Removing and Storing

Removing Mower

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1. Pull back top hydraulic lift lever (A) to raise mower deck to highest (transport) position.

2. Position mower on a hard and level surface.

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

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing mower: • Disconnect spark plug wire(s) or battery negative (-) cable to prevent engine from starting accidently. • Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades.

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4. Move all four quick release pin levers (B) to the horizontal position.

5. Adjust mower height control knob to lowest cutting position.

6. Push top hydraulic lever forward to lower deck to the ground.

MX11077

7. Reach under machine from left side and pull coupler (D) to release deck PTO driveshaft.

8. Put mower deck PTO driveshaft straight backward behind deck so driveshaft does not catch on machine wheels.

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9. Pull out pin and pull down release latch (E) on front deck hanger bracket (F) to release deck. Allow hanger bracket to rotate to the ground, while remaining attached to deck.

10. Start engine.

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11. Drive machine forward over middle of deck ramps (G) and off of mower deck.

Storing Mower

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Blades are sharp. Do not store mower deck on machine or removed from machine with blades exposed. Store mower deck laying flat on ground.

1. Remove mower from machine. (If machine is to be stored with mower on machine, refer to Storing Machine in your machine’s operator’s manual.)

2. Clean underside of mower with water pressure and scraper.

3. Inspect blades:

• Have dull blades sharpened and balanced.

• Replace damaged blades.

4. Remove belt shields and clean top of deck and the area around all of the sheaves.

5. Check condition of belt. If necessary, get a new belt. Do not install new belt until you remove mower from storage.

6. Repair or replace any worn or damaged parts.

7. Apply touch-up paint where needed to prevent rust.

8. Lubricate grease points.

9. Release belt tension.

10. Install belt shields.

11. Store mower in a clean, dry place.

12. Put a waterproof cover over mower, if you store the mower outside.