Removing and Storing

Removing Attachment

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

2. Move hydraulic control levers back and forth to relieve hydraulic pressure.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate skin and cause serious injury, including gangrene. • Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other pressurized lines. • Use a piece of cardboard to search for leaks. Do not expose hands or body to high pressure fluids. • Tighten all connections before applying pressure.

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3. Disconnect hydraulic hoses from hydraulic couplers and and remove hoses from machine.

4. Install dust caps on hydraulic hoses and hydraulic ports.

5. Install angling kit hoses to ports if installed on machine.

6. Turn lift dial on mower to 5 to bring the mower and 3-point hitch to full-lift position.

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7. If machine is equipped a with lockout valve (B), turn valve counterclockwise until open to allow use of mower and rear hydraulic implement lift.

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8. Pull coupler (C) to disconnect driveshaft from machine.

9. Put driveshaft on support rod.

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10. Move lever (D) to the unlatched position shown.

11. Lower hitch.

12. Slowly back machine away from attachment.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Driving machine with extra weights when attachment is removed can cause steering problems. Remove weights from machine when you remove the attachment.

13. Remove any weights that were installed when preparing the machine.

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14. Remove locking pin (E) from front hole on front hitch, insert in storage hole and fasten with spring locking pin.

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. • Machine fires and structure fires can occur if a machine is stored before allowing it to cool, or if debris is not removed from around the engine and muffler, or if stored near combustible materials. • 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 any grass clippings from MCS or bagger attachment.

2. Remove attachment from machine.

3. Clean attachment and driveline, if equipped, with water pressure from a hose.

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

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

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

7. Apply thin coat of grease to blades or tines to prevent rust.

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

9. Lubricate any grease points.

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