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Figure 27
1. By-pass valve
Using the Side Discharge
The 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 the discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the power take off
(PTO) to the off position, rotate the ignition key
to off and remove the key.
Make sure the grass deflector is in the
down position.
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Breaking in a New Machine
New engines take time to develop full power. Mower
decks and drive systems have higher friction when new,
placing additional load on the engine. Allow 40 to
50 hours of break–in time for new machines to develop
full power for best performance.
Transporting Machines
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. Please carefully read all
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.
Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck with
straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
Do not use the motion control levers as anchors for
tieing the machine down.
Secure a trailer to the towing vehicle with safety
chains.
Warning
Driving on 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 Machines
Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or
trucks. One full width ramp that is wide enough to extend
beyond the rear tires is recommended instead of individual
ramps for each side of the unit (Fig. 28). The lower rear
section of the tractor frame extends back between the rear
wheels and serves as a stop for tipping backward. Having
a full width ramp provides a surface for the frame
members to contact if the unit starts to tip backward. If it
is not possible to use one full width ramp, use enough
individual ramps to simulate a full width continuous ramp.
The ramp should be long enough so that the angles do not
exceed 15 degrees (Fig. 28). A steeper angle may cause
mower mower components to get caught as the unit moves
from ramp to trailer or truck. Steeper angles may also
cause the unit to tip backward. If loading on or near a
slope, position the trailer or truck so it is on the down side
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