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Issue H7

2653 Professional Utility Mower

Serial No. (030001 - )

Introduction

Safety Signs

Controls

Operating Machine

Operating Cutting Unit

Replacement Parts

Service Machine Safely

Service Intervals

Service Lubrication

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service Cutting Units

Service Electrical

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storing Utility Mower

Assembly

Assemble Professional Utility Mower

Activate Battery

Install Front Roller

Checking Tire Pressure

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Assembly

Assemble Professional Utility Mower

1. Remove tires from pallet.

2. Remove wires from motors and lift arms.

3. Put a jack under frame and support machine.

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4. Remove bolts and nuts (A) holding shipping bracket (B) to skid.

5. Remove four lug bolts and shipping bracket. Retain hardware. Discard shipping bracket.

6. Raise machine, install wheel and tire using lug bolts. Torque to 81-95 N· m (60-70 lb-ft).

7. Repeat Steps 3 and 6 on opposite side.

8. Remove jack.

9. Remove plastic from seat.

10. Use free wheeling lever and carefully move machine off pallet. (See Using Free Wheeling Lever in the Operating Section.)

Activate Battery

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Prevent Battery Explosions: · Keep sparks, lighted matches, and open flame away from the top of battery. Battery gas can explode. · Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across the posts. Use a volt-meter or hydrometer. · Do not charge a frozen battery; it may explode. Warm battery to 16 degrees C (60 degrees F).

1. Install a TY6182 battery (not supplied with the machine).

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! BE VERY CAREFUL: Battery acid is a solution of water and sulfuric acid. It is very harmful to skin, eyes, and clothing.

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2. Fill the battery:

· Only use battery acid with a 1.265 specific gravity. Slowly add acid (B) to each cell. The solution should be 6 mm (1/4 in.) above plates (C), but NO HIGHER THAN 6 mm (1/4 in.) from the bottom of the filler neck (A).

3. Install the battery manifold cap.

4. Charge the battery for a MINIMUM of 30 minutes at 5-10 amps. If your battery charger has a Deep Cycle or Maintenance Free setting, use this setting to charge the battery. Failure to charge the battery before use will reduce battery performance and life.

NOTE: Battery Type U1 - 340 CCA, 12 volts.

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5. Connect red positive (+) cable (A) to battery. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to prevent corrosion. Make sure connection is tight. Push red positive cover (B) over positive terminal.

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6. Connect black negative (-) cable (C) to battery. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to prevent corrosion. Make sure connection is tight.

7. Install the battery cover (D). Install battery hold-down (E) and fasten with washers and wingnuts (F) below battery support bracket. Tighten wing nuts.

Install Front Roller

1. Remove cap plugs from ends of roller shaft.

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2. Insert grease zerks (A) in both ends.

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3. Install cutting unit yoke (C) using (B) 1/2 x 3 in.bolts, bushings (E), and nuts.

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NOTE: There are two positions the yoke can be placed, float and fixed position (D), bolts and nuts provided. (See Cutting Shorter and Longer grass under Operating Cutting Units section).

The yoke for the Left Front is different and will have an (L) stamped on it to distinguish the offset to the motor side.

The reel drive motors are installed on the inboard end of both front cutting units. For the Left Front position the cast end cap will have to be moved to the opposite end of the cutting unit before installing the drive motors.

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4. Install yoke (A) onto lift arm (B) using quick-lock pin (C).

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5. Put coupler (D) on motor reel shaft and install motor.

6. Repeat Steps 1-5 on the other cutting units.

Checking Tire Pressure

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or death: · Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. · Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel. · When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. · Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged rims or missing lug bolts and nuts.

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1. Check tires for damage.

2. Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge.

3. Adjust pressure, if necessary: