Notation for Areas of Concern
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Item
CAUTION
If you leave the key in the key switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the key switch before you do any maintenance.
Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Pre-Maintenance Safety
•
Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, or leaving
the machine, do the following:
– Park the machine on a level surface.
– Move the throttle switch to the low-idle position.
– Disengage the cutting units.
– Lower the cutting units.
– Ensure that the traction is in neutral.
– Engage the parking brake.
Date
Figure 51
Service Interval Chart
– Shut off the engine and remove the key.
– Wait for all moving parts to stop.
– Allow machine components to cool before
performing maintenance.
•
If the cutting units are in the transport position, use
the positive mechanical lock (if available) before
you leave the machine unattended.
•
If possible, do not perform maintenance while the
engine is running. Keep away from moving parts.
•
Use jack stands to support the machine or
components when required.
•
Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy.
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