60, 72 in. Side Discharge and 62 in. Rear
Discharge Mower Decks for Front Mount Mowers
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Using Your Operator’s Manual
Special Messages
Section 00 - Product Identification
Record Identification Numbers
Section 05 - Safety Labels—Text
Safety Label Location (60 and 72 in. Side Discharge)
Safety Label Location (62 in. Rear Discharge)
Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
Caution
Danger
Danger
Danger
Danger
Danger
Certification
Section 06 - Safety Labels—No Text
Safety Label Location (60 and 72 in. Side Discharge)
Safety Label Location (62 in. Rear Discharge)
Pictorial Safety Signs
Avoid Injury and Read Operator’s Manual
Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects
Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
Avoid Injury From Rotating Shafts and Drivelines
Section 10 - Safety
Safe Operation
Section 15 - Assembly
Install Enclosure System
Caster Wheels
Install PTO Shaft
Section 25 - Installing
Install Proper Ballast (1435, 1445, 1545, 1565)
Install Proper Ballast (1550, 1570, 1575, 1580, 1585)
Check Tire Pressure
Installing Mower Deck
Section 30 - Removing and Storing
Removing Mower Deck
Storing Safety
Storing Attachment
Section 35 - Operating
Using Service Latches
Adjusting Mower Deck Cutting Height
Checking Mower Deck Level
Adjusting Mower Deck Level
Engaging Mower
Adjusting Mower Deck Front Anti-Scalp Wheels
Adjusting Mower Deck Rear Anti-Scalp Wheels
Section 40 - Service Intervals
Servicing Your Machine
Initial Break-In
Before Each Use
After Each Use
After First 10 Hours
Every 25 Hours
Every 50 Hours
Every 100 Hours
Every 250 Hours
Every 500 Hours
Section 45 - Service Lubrication
Grease
Lubricating Mower Blade Spindles
Lubricating Anti-Scalp Wheel (60 and 72 Inch)
Lubricating Caster Wheel Axles and Pivots
Lubricating PTO Driveshaft
Section 50 - Service Mower
Cleaning Mower Deck
Rotating Mower Deck
Removing and Installing Belt Shields
Adjusting Drive Belt Tension
Removing and Installing Drive Belt and Gearbox
Checking Gearbox Oil Level
Changing Gearbox Oil
Removing and Installing Blades
Sharpening Blades
Balancing Blades
Section 55 - Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Chart
Section 60 - Specifications
60 in. Mower Deck (Side Discharge)
62 in. Mower Deck (Rear Discharge)
72 in. Mower Deck (Side Discharge)
Tire Dimensions
Tire Inflation Pressures
Capacities
Recommended Lubricants
Tightening Torques
Section 65 - Getting Quality Service
Service Literature
Parts
Order Service Parts Online
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