Mower Preparation - DeWalt X536 Instruction Manual

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ASSEMBLY
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iMPORTAnT: This mower is shipped without gasoline in the engine. Be certain to
service engine with gasoline and check oil as instructed in the Operation section of the
Engine Manual before starting or operating the mower.
nOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that position on the mower
when facing forward while standing on the operator's platform.

Mower Preparation

TOOls nEEDED: Safety glasses, leather gloves, wire cutters.
1. Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, and cut any bands or tie
straps securing the mower to the pallet.
2. Use the deck lift handle (a) to raise the deck to the transport lock position (b) (highest
adjustment setting) and insert the clevis pin (c) into the highest mowing setting (d)
to secure the deck lift handle in place. See Figure 1.
(b)
iMPORTAnT: The mower is equipped with two hydrostatic transmissions. Each
transmission is equipped with a bypass valve that MUST be opened before manually
moving the mower.
3. Perform the following to open the two hydrostatic transmission bypass valves:
a. Loosen the two star knobs (e) securing the leg pad (f ) to the mower. See Figure 2.
b. Remove the leg pad from the mower.
c. Remove the rear panel from the mower. Refer to Removing/Installing The Rear
Panel on page 8.
(e)
(f)
iMPORTAnT: DO NOT open the bypass valves more than a maximum of two turns.
4. Locate the hydrostatic transmissions and open the two bypass valves (G) a maximum
of two turns. See Figure 3.
5. Reinstall the rear panel. Refer to Removing/Installing The Rear Panel on page 8.
6. Using the two star knobs, reinstall the leg pad.
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(a)
(d)
(c)
Figure 1
(e)
Figure 2
(g)
Figure 3
WARNING: Do not tow the mower, even with the bypass valves engaged.
Serious transmission damage will result from doing so.
7. Carefully roll the mower off the shipping pallet.
iMPORTAnT: The bypass valves MUST be closed before operating the mower.
8. Reverse STEP 3 to close the two bypass valves.
9. To engage the parking brake, pull back completely on the parking brake lever (j) See
Figure 4.
10. Cut any wire ties holding the chute deflector up and discard any packing material.
Removing/Installing The Rear Panel
nOTE: The rear panel is secured to the mower using two star knobs or two quarter turn
latches.
iMPORTAnT: Ensure the mower is unoccupied with the engine off and parking break
engaged before performing this procedure.
Rear Panel With Star Knobs
1. Remove the two star knobs (a) securing the
rear panel (b) to the mower.
2. Remove the rear panel from the mower.
3. Reverse STEPS 1 - 2 to install the rear panel.
Rear Panel With Quarter Turn
Latches
1. Lift latch up and rotate the latch one 1/4 turn
and align the latch with the slot in the rear panel.
Repeat this step to the remaining latch.
2. Remove the rear panel from the mower.
3. Reverse STEPS 1 - 2 to install the rear panel.
Lubrication & Grease Points
Before operating the mower, refer to the Product Care section of this manual to check
the lubrication and grease points. Grease and lubricate if necessary.
Checking Tire Pressure
WARNING: For proper traction and deck leveling the maximum
recommended tire pressure is 12 psi. Equal tire pressure should be
maintained at all times. NEVER exceed the Maximum PSI noted on the tire
side wall.
inflation Pressure
Rear Tires — 10-12 psi (69-82.7 kPa) max recommended operating pressure.
Front Tires — N/A - Front tires are semi pneumatic and do not require inflation.
The tires on the mower may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire
pressure before operating the mower. Recommended operating tire pressure is 10-12 psi
(69-82.7 kPa) for rear tires.
(j)
Figure 4
(a)
(b)
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(b)
2
(a)