Use and Care Manual

Operating - 24
OPERATING
Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection
System
Checking For Plugging While Driving
If grass builds up in front of mower discharge chute, check for plugged
chute or problems with blower assembly (if equipped).
If there is a trail of clippings behind mower or clippings blow to the side,
check for plugged chute, full collector bags, or problems with blower
assembly.
Removing Debris From Inspection Points:
1. Park machine safely. Wait for all moving parts to stop before getting off
to inspect machine.
2. Open hopper cover. Check chute outlet.
3. Remove chute from mower deck or blower assembly. Check chute inlet.
4. Check under mower deck for debris.
Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
NOTE: Follow this procedure after each use to prevent buildup and
remove corrosive lawn chemicals.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section).
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2. Attach quick-coupler to garden hose.
3. Attach garden hose with quick-coupler to wash port (A) on the mower
deck.
4. Turn on water.
5. Start engine.
6. Run at full throttle.
7. Engage mower blades.
8. Flush water under deck for approximately one minute.
9. Disengage mower blades.
10. Stop engine.
11. Turn off water and remove garden hose and quick-coupler from wash
port.
12. Remove quick-coupler from garden hose and store for future use.
Transporting Machine on Trailer
NOTE: Trailer capacity must exceed combined machine weight and
attachment weight. (See Specifications section in operator’s
manual).
Be sure trailer has all the necessary lights and signs required by law.
1. Park trailer on level surface.
2. Raise mower deck before driving machine onto trailer.
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3. Back machine onto heavy-duty trailer with full-width ramp.
4. Lower mower deck completely.
5. Lock park brake.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not attempt to unplug
attachment with machine running.
• Rotating blades are dangerous. Shut off the engine and
remove the key before getting off the seat to inspect the
machine and attachment.
• Thrown objects can cause serious injury. Make sure all
machine parts are stopped before raising hopper top or
removing chutes.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not use hands or feet to clear
plugged mower deck or blower assembly. Stored energy can cause
blades to rotate.
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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Use extra care when loading or
unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck. Machine wheels can
go off the ramp or trailer, causing the machine to tip over.
• To load, back slowly and in a straight line. Keep wheels away
from drop-offs and edges.
• Do not use two separate loading ramps. Use a full width
loading ramp at least 30 cm (12 in.) wider than machine to keep
caster wheels from going off the ramp edge.
• Use a trailer with sides.