Operating Guide

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Transporting a machine on a trailer
or on a truck bed at high speeds can result in hood or
engine cover raising and possibly coming o󰀨 machine if not
secured.
● Position machine on trailer so hood or engine cover
opens from rear of trailer to prevent wind from blowing
hood or cover open.
● Secure hood or engine cover with existing machine locks
or latches.
● Secure hood or engine cover with tie down straps if no
locks or latches exist.
1. Park trailer on a level surface.
2. Raise mower deck, if installed, before driving machine onto trailer.
3. Drive machine onto heavy-duty trailer. Position machine on trailer
so hood or engine cover will not raise in wind while being
transported.
4. Lower mower deck completely.
5. Lock park brake.
6. Turn o󰀨 machine and remove key.
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7. Secure front of machine at both sides of the axle at points (A) to
trailer with heavy-duty straps, chains, or cables. Straps must be
directed down and outward from machine.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not secure machine using
transmission housing.
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8. Secure rear of machine at both sides of the axle at points (B) to
trailer with heavy-duty straps, chains, or cables. Straps must be
directed down and outward from machine.
9. Secure hood to prevent from lifting while driving.
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Transporting Material Collection System (If
Equipped)
If the material collection system is left on the machine during transport,
follow these guidelines when trailering the unit:
● Empty the cloth bags and remove them from the hopper. Full bags
add extra weight which can overstress the hopper frame on rough
roads. At road travel speeds, wind can cause premature wear of the
cloth bags.
● Make sure that the hopper cover is latched securely to the hopper
frame.
● If the unit is transported over long distances or at high speeds,
remove the rear bagger or power ow chute before transport.
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Using Weights
CAUTION: Avoid injury! The machine may become unstable
when operating on slopes and/or with some attachments.
Use weights to improve stability when operating on slopes
or using attachments.
Remove weights when not required.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Never use liquid in tires or wheel
weights as ballast. Transmission damage can occur.
When rear ballast is needed, use only the approved rear
weight bracket and attaching weights.
NOTE: See your authorized dealer for recommended weights.
● Install front weights for added stability and steering control when
you use equipment, such as the rear-mounted grass bagger.
● Install rear weights when using the snow blade or snowblower.
● Remove weights when not required.
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Using Tire Chains
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not use chains with mower deck.
Tire chains are recommended for use with most front attachments.
Remove tire chains before installing mower deck.
See your attachment operator’s manual for tire chain
recommendation. See your authorized dealer for the chains.
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