Assembly Instructions
CHECK FUNCTION OF OIL PRESSURE WARNING HORN
Turn ignition key to the RUN position. The oil pres- sure horn should signal, indicating normal function.
CHECK FUNCTION OF SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES
Refer to Operating Instructions to check for proper operation of safety switches, both during engine starting and with the operator leaving the seat with tractor moving forward or with the mower blades en- gaged.
CHECK AND CLEAN GRASS BUILDUP UN- DERNEATH MOWER DECK (and inside GHS blower)
Refer to CLEANING the GHS Blower in Mainte- nance Instructions for blower cleaning information.
DANGER
Never operate cutter blades with deck in raised position because it is hazardous.
The
Latch Connected
Latch
Hook
Deck Lock Lever
Deck Secured in
CAUTION
Do not operate machine with deck
DANGER
Do not operate the mower with deck in tilt- up position. Do not move the tractor with the deck in the
CHECK MOWER BLADE CONDITION, SHARPNESS, BALANCE, AND SECURITY OF MOUNTING
The blade mounting nuts on gear driven decks should be torqued to 60 lb·ft (81 N·m), and the blade mount- ing bolts on belt driven decks torqued to 70 lb·ft (95 N·m). If blade sharpening is required, refer to CHECKING/SERVICING for Sharpen Mower
Blades in Maintenance Instructions.
ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT, IF RE- QUIRED
Position the hitch pins in the four deck support pins. Refer to the “Cutting Height Adjustment” decal on the deck gearbox cover.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Deck Caster Wheel = 20 PSI (137 kPa)
Drive | = | 15 PSI (103 kPa) |
Rear | = | 20 PSI (137 kPa) |
CHECK SECURITY OF DRIVE WHEEL BOLTS
The eight (8) lug bolts mounting the drive tires should each be torqued to 75 to 85 lb·ft (102 to 115 N·m).
PERFORM ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES called for on the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART in Maintenance Instructions.
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