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Operation
Using the Z Stand
The Z Stand is used for raising the front end of the machine.
This allows for cleaning of the deck and removal of the blades.
WARNING
The machine could fall onto someone and cause
serious injury or death.
• Use extreme caution when operating the
machine on the Z Stand.
• Use the Z Stand only for cleaning deck and
removing blades.
• Do not keep the machine on the Z Stand for
extended periods of time.
• Always shut the engine off and set the parking
brake.
Driving up onto the Z Stand
1. Raise the mower to transport position.
2. Remove the bracket pin (Figure 7).
1. Z Stand
2. Latch
3. Bracket
1. Z Stand (Positioned in the
slot)
2. Crack in the side walk or
turf
Figure 7
4. Bracket Pin
5. Bottom of slot
Figure 8
3. Latch resting on the pivot
tab
3. Raise the latch. Swing the stand foot out to the front
and slide the stand toward the machine, into the
bottom of slot (Figure 7 and Figure 8).
4. Set the foot of the stand on the ground and rest the
latch on pivot tab (Figure 8).
5. Start the engine and place the throttle at half throttle.
Note: For best results, place the foot of stand into
seams in sidewalks or into turf (Figure 8).
6. Drive onto the stand. Stop when latch drops over tab
into the locked position (Figure 9). Once onto the
stand, engage the parking brake. Shut off the engine.
7. Chock or block the drive wheels.
WARNING
The parking brake may not hold machine
parked on the Z Stand and could cause
personal injury or property damage.
Do not park on the Z Stand unless the wheels
are chocked or blocked.
8. Perform your maintenance.
9. Remove the chocks or blocks.
Driving off the Z Stand
1. Raise the latch to the unlocked position (Figure 9).
2. Start the engine and place the throttle at half throttle.
3. Disengage the parking brake.
4. Slowly drive backwards off of the stand.
5. Return the stand to its rest position (Figure 7).
1. Z Stand
2. Latch
4
Figure 9
3. Locked position
4. Unlocked position
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