Removing and Storing Attachment

Removing Blade and Lift Assembly

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! When the attachment is removed, also remove any ballast that was added to the machine. Use only attachments and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Remove weights.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Lift pedal is spring-assisted and may have unexpected movement. Lock lift pedal when installing or removing attachment.

3. Pull lift pedal back by hand to lower attachment to the lower/down position. Pull lock lever up to lock blade in the lowered position.

NOTE: Install drilled pins and spring locking pins in blade assembly for storage.

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4. Remove rear 10 x 28 mm drilled pin (A) and locking ring; remove rear side of lift rod (B) from rockshaft bracket (C).

5. Remove 4.5 x 90 mm spring locking pin (D) and front draft pin (E); slide blade and lift assembly (F) away from front draft assembly (G).

NOTE: For X300R only - The inner lift rod must also be removed in order to install the mower deck.

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6. Remove 10 x 28 mm drilled pins (A) and locking rings from shorter inner lift rod (H), and remove lift rod from machine.

7. Install drilled pins and locking rings into inner lift rod for storage.

Storing Safety

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable. Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death: • Run the engine only long enough to move the machine to or from storage. • Do not store vehicle with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. • Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in any enclosure.

Storing Attachment

NOTE: Some of the following steps may not apply to your attachment.

1. Remove attachment from machine.

2. Clean attachment and driveline, if equipped.

3. Remove any shields if needed to clean out all debris.

4. Repair or replace worn, bent, or damaged parts. Tighten loose hardware.

5. Apply paint to painted surfaces where needed to prevent rust.

6. Apply thin coat of grease to blades to prevent rust.

7. Lubricate any pivot points with engine oil to prevent rust.

8. Lubricate any grease points.

9. If storing attachment outdoors, block up attachment if possible and place a waterproof cover over it.