Operator`s manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY SECTION ...............................................................................................................1-1
Safety Messages ................................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Decal Location .................................................................................................................................................. 1-12
Decal Description.............................................................................................................................................. 1-14
Federal Laws and Regulations .........................................................................................................................1-20
INTRODUCTION SECTION..................................................................................................2-1
Attention Owner/Operator ................................................................................................................................... 2-4
ASSEMBLY SECTION ......................................................................................................... 3-1
A-Frame Assembly (Figure Asm-0001)............................................................................................................... 3-2
Tailwheel Assembly (Figure Asm-0002) .............................................................................................................3-3
Front and Rear Deflectors (Standard Equipment) and Chain Guards (Optional Equipment at Extra Cost)........ 3-3
Chainguards (Optional Equipment at Extra Cost)...............................................................................................3-5
Driveline Attachment - CY60 (Figure Asm-0008)................................................................................................3-6
Driveline Attachment - CY72 (Figure Asm-0009)................................................................................................3-7
Offset Adapter Hitch - Extra Equipment (Figure Asm-0010) ...............................................................................3-7
Check Chains - Extra Equipment - for Lift-Models (Figure Asm-0011) ...............................................................3-8
OPERATION SECTION ........................................................................................................ 4-1
Standard Equipment and Specifications .............................................................................................................4-3
OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................................................... 4-4
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................................................4-5
ROPS and Seat Belt ...........................................................................................................................................4-5
Tractor Safety Devices........................................................................................................................................ 4-5
3-Point Hitch .......................................................................................................................................................4-6
Front End Weight ................................................................................................................................................4-6
Power Take Off (PTO) ........................................................................................................................................ 4-7
GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR ..........................................................................................................4-7
Boarding the Tractor ........................................................................................................................................... 4-8
Dismounting the Tractor...................................................................................................................................... 4-8
STARTING THE TRACTOR ...............................................................................................................................4-9
CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR ............................................................................................ 4-9
SETTING THE MOWER ................................................................................................................................... 4-10
Setting Mower Height........................................................................................................................................ 4-11
Setting Deck Pitch.............................................................................................................................................4-12
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT .............................................................................................................................4-12
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE............................................................................................4-14
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service.........................................................................................................4-15
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service .........................................................................................................4-15
Cutting Component Inspection.......................................................................................................................... 4-18
Blade Bolt Inspection ........................................................................................................................................ 4-20
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .................................................................................................. 4-23
Starting the Tractor ........................................................................................................................................... 4-24
Brake and Differential Lock Setting...................................................................................................................4-24
Raising the Mower ............................................................................................................................................ 4-25