1. Deck lift handle
2. Rotate the deck locking
pin toward the rear and
pull outward to unlock
15. Push the deck-locking pins inward and rotate them
forward to securely lock the deck in the lowered
position.
16. Raise the mower deck to the highest height-of-cut
position.
17. Install pieces of wood, to form a ramp, in front of the
rear tire (Figure 7).
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2
1. Rear tire
18. To form a ramp, place 2 long pieces of wood (2 x 4's)
in front of each front-caster tire (Figure 8).
Figure 6
3. Push the deck locking pin
in and rotate toward the
front to lock
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Figure 7
2. Wood ramp
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2
3
4
1. Front caster
2. Rear deck rollers
Note: Ensure the discharge tube does not catch on the
crate when driving the machine off the crate (Figure 4).
WARNING
Operating mower without locking pins
securely latched can result in the mower deck
folding up unexpectedly. The mower deck
folding up unexpectedly can cause serious
injury.
Always operate mower with locking pins
securely latched.
19. Drive the machine off the crate.
Removing the Machine from the Crate
Using a Hoist
CAUTION
The mower deck is shipped in the Up position, but
not latched. Removing shipping reinforcements
without supporting the front of the deck will cause
the deck to drop which may result in injury or
property damage.
Always securely support the front of the deck while
setting up the unit.
1. Remove the rear caster wheel assembly from inside
the hopper.
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Figure 8
3. Plywood between drive
wheels
4. Wood ramp for front
casters (2 x 4's)
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