Prestarting Checklist

Perform the following procedures before operating the mower:

• Gear Case

  □  Check oil level. (See EVERY 10 HOURS OR DAILY in Lubrication and Maintenance section.)

  □  Check hardware torque. (See EVERY 50 HOURS in Lubrication and Maintenance section.)

  □  Remove any material wound on gear case shafts.

  □  Check oil seals for leakage.

• Knives and Fasteners

  □  Inspect knives for wear or damage. (See CHECKING BLADE WEAR in Service section.)

  □  Check knife fastener hardware torque. (See EVERY 30 HOURS in Lubrication and Maintenance section.)

• Hitch Bolt

  □  Check torque on hitch bolt lock nut. (See POSITIONS ON CENTER HITCH MAST in Attaching and Detaching Section.)

• Lubricating the Mower

  □  Lubricate mower and drivelines. (See Lubrication and Maintenance section.)