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• Secure a trailer to towing vehicle with safety chains.
Important
If the machine is loaded on a truck or trailer
for transport, securely restrain the machine to prevent
movement.
Pushing the Machine by Hand
The by–pass valve also allows the machine to be pushed by
hand with the engine not running for easier servicing. If the
by–pass valve is opened to push the machine by hand,
adjustment is required for operation.
Important
Always push the machine by hand. Never
tow the machine because hydraulic damage may occur.
To Push the Machine
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to off.
2. Loosen jam nuts and rotate by-pass valves open 5 turns
to push. This allows hydraulic fluid to by-pass the pump
and the wheels to turn (Fig. 13).
Important
Rotate by-pass valve a maximum of 5 turns
so the valve does not come out of the body causing fluid to
run out.
To Operate the Machine
If the by–pass valve is opened to push the machine by
hand, adjustment is required for operation. Refer to
Adjusting the By-pass Valve on page 32.
Note: The machine will not drive unless by-pass valves are
properly adjusted.
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Figure 13
1. By-pass valve
2
m–3098
2. Jam nut
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Side Discharge or Mulch Grass
This mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
Danger
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place,
you and others are exposed to blade contact and
thrown debris. Contact with rotating mower
blade(s) and thrown debris will cause injury or
death.
•
Never remove the grass deflector from the
mower because the grass deflector routes
material down toward the turf. If the grass
deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
•
Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
•
Never try to clear discharge area or mower
blades unless you release the bail and the power
take off (PTO) is off. Rotate the ignition key to
off. Also remove the key and pull the wire off
the spark plug(s).
Adjusting the Height-of-Cut
The height-of-cut is adjustable from 2 to 5 inches (51 to
127 mm) in 1/2 inch (13 mm) increments by relocating the
clevis pins in different hole locations in brackets at each
corner of the cutting unit (Fig. 14).
Stop the engine before adjusting the height-of-cut.
Note: All four pins must be in the same hole location for
even cutting.
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