Lifting Machine

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

  2. The machine can fall or slip from an unsafe lifting device or supports.

    • Use a safe lifting device rated for the load to be lifted.
    • Lower machine onto jack stands or other stable supports and block wheels before servicing.

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    Safely lift rear of machine at machine frame point (A). Place jack stands or other stable supports onto transaxle locations (B) where mounting bolts for frame come through.



  3. If only lifting rear of machine, block front wheels remaining on ground to avoid movement of machine.

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    Safely lift front of machine at machine frame point (C). Place jack stands or other stable supports under frame on each side at location (B).



  5. If only lifting front of machine, block rear wheels remaining on ground to avoid movement of machine.

  6. To lower machine, lift front and/or rear of machine, and remove jack stands or supports. Lower machine.

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