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Figure 25
1. Trailer
2. Full width ramp
3. Not greater than
15 degrees
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
Unit could fall onto someone and cause serious
injury or death.
Use extreme caution when operating unit on
Z Stand.
Use only for cleaning deck and removing
blades.
Do not keep unit on Z Stand for extended
periods of time.
Always shut engine off and set parking brake
before performing any maintenance to deck.
Driving up onto the Z Stand
Important
Use the Z Stand on a level surface.
1. Raise deck to transport position.
2. Remove bracket pin (Fig. 26).
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4. Full width ramp—side
view
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Figure 26
1. Z Stand
2. Latch
3. Bracket
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Figure 27
1. Z Stand (Positioned in
slot)
3. Raise latch. Swing stand foot out front and slide stand
toward machine, into the bottom of slot
(Fig. 26 and 27).
4. Set foot of stand on the ground and rest latch on pivot
tab (Fig. 27).
5. Start engine and put at half throttle.
Note: For best results, place foot of stand into seams in
sidewalks or into turf (Fig. 27).
6. Drive onto stand. Stop when latch drops over tab into
locked position (Fig. 27). Once onto stand, engage
parking brake. Shut off engine.
7. Chock or block the drive wheels.
Warning
Parking brake may not hold machine parked on
Z Stand and could cause personal injury or
property damage.
Do not park on Z Stand unless wheels are chocked
or blocked.
8. Perform maintenance.
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4. Bracket Pin
5. Bottom of slot
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2. Crack in side walk or turf
3. Latch resting on pivot tab