Operator's Manual

Storage
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,raisethe
cuttingunittotheTRANSPORTposition,engage
theparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,and
removethekey.
2.Thoroughlycleanthecuttingunit,payingspecial
attentiontotheseareas:
Underneaththecuttingunit
Underthecuttingunitbeltcover
PTOshaftassembly
Allgreasettingsandpivotpoints
3.Checkandadjustthetraction-unitfrontandrear
tirepressure;refertothetraction-unitOperators
Manual.
4.Sharpenallbladesandreplaceanydamaged
bladesasnecessary;refertoSharpeningthe
Blades(page25)andReplacingtheBlades
(page26).
5.Checkallfastenersforloosenessandtighten
themasnecessary.
6.Greaseoroilallgreasettingsandpivotpoints
andwipeoffanyexcesslubricant;referto
LubricatingtheCuttingUnit(page19).
7.Lightlysandandusetouchuppaintonpainted
areasthatarescratched,chipped,orrusted.
Repairanydents.
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