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After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
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Park the traction unit and machine on a firm, level
surface; shut off the engine, remove the key, and
wait for all moving parts to stop before adjusting,
repairing, cleaning, or storing the machine.
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Only disconnect the machine from the traction unit
while on a level surface.
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When disconnecting the machine, always chock
the wheels to prevent movement.
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Keep all parts of the machine in good working
condition and all hardware tightened.
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Replace all worn, damaged, or missing decals.
Towing Safety
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Before towing the machine, check with your
local county or state safety towing regulations, in
addition to meeting Department of Transportation
(DOT) Safety Towing Regulations.
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Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed
for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except
at the hitch point.
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Always inspect the hitch and coupling for wear.
Do not tow the machine with damaged or missing
hitches or couplings.
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Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause
skidding or jack knifing. Smooth, gradual starts
and stops will improve towing.
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Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.
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Chock the wheels to while parked to prevent
movement.
Towing for Transport
1.
Disengage the mower reels by rotating the reel
throwout knobs outward; refer to the Operators
Manual for the cutting units.
2.
Grasp the handle grip of the lift handles on the
frame and rotate each handle 180° forward. This
will raise the cutting units off the ground.
Hauling the Machine
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Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
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Use full-width ramps for loading machine into
trailer or truck.
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Tie the machine down securely using straps,
chains, cable, or ropes. Both front and rear straps
should be directed down and outward from the
machine.
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