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After Operation
General Safety
• Park machine on level ground, disengage drives,
set parking brake, stop engine, and remove key.
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operator's position. Allow the machine to
cool before servicing, adjusting, fueling, cleaning,
or storing.
• Clean grass, leaves, excessive grease or oil, and
other debris from the mower deck, muffler, drives,
grass catcher, and engine area to help prevent
fires.
• Close the fuel shut-off valve before storing or
transporting the machine.
Transporting
Transporting the Machine
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the
machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all
necessary lighting and marking as required by law.
Thoroughly read all of the safety instructions.
Knowing this information could help you, your
family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury.
To transport the machine:
• Lock the brake and block the wheels.
• Be sure the fuel shut-off valve is closed.
• Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or
truck with straps, chains, cable, or ropes. Only
use the four designated tie-down locations on
the mower–two on the left side and two on the
right (see Figure 35). Use these locations even
when transporting the mower with an attached
accessory. Using non-designated locations may
cause damage to the mower and/or attachment.
All Models Except Wing Deck–
Side Discharge Model Shown
1. Tie-down location
Wing Deck Models
1. Tie-down location
• On Wing Deck Models, raise and lock the outer
wing decks (see Raising and Locking the Outer
Wing Decks section.
• Secure a trailer to the towing vehicle with safety
chains.
WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without turn
signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow
moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can
lead to accidents causing personal injury.
Do not drive machine on a public street or
roadway.
Loading the Machine
Use extreme caution when loading or unloading
machines onto a trailer or a truck. Use a full-width
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Operation
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