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OPERATING THE MOWER
ENGLISH
TREATMENT OF MOWER DECK INSIDE
SKID
[RCK60R, RCK72R]
A
If you wish to avoid the streaking of grass clipping
which remain behind after the grass is cut, removing
the skids will help prevent streaks of grass clippings
from forming.
A
Mowing without the skids on a surface that is not
properly flat may result in damage to the mower deck.
Use caution whenever mowing without the skids
attached.
A
Mowing without the skids must be done only in
locations that are completely flat.
B
Removing Skids
To avoid serious injury or death:
A
Park the machine on a firm and level surface.
A
Apply the parking brake.
A
Stop the engine and remove the key.
1. Dismount the mower deck.
(See "DISMOUNTING THE MOWER DECK" in
"MOWER MOUNTING" section.)
2. Stand up the mower deck.
3. Remove four bolts as shown in the figure and remove
two skids.
4. Mount the mower deck.
(See "MOUNTING THE MOWER DECK" in "MOWER
MOUNTING" section.)
PREVENTING GRASS CLIPPINGS AND
DUST FROM SCATTERING
[RCK60R, RCK72R]
A
Never remove the rubber plates off the mower deck.
Grass clippings will scatter and pile up to the hood and
surrounding area during mowing.
Continuous mowing under these conditions may result
in overheating. This machine is equipped with an
overheat warning buzzer as standard.
Even when the rubber plates are installed, clean the
areas around the hood and the transmission at a
minimum once every five hours.
(See "Checking and Cleaning Radiator Screen and
Hood Screen" in "LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND
COOLANT" in "PERIODIC SERVICE" section.)
A
Be aware that when mowing with the rubber plates
installed onto the rear of the mower deck, the cut grass
will be left in even clearer lines than usual.
B
Rubber Plates Installation
To avoid serious injury or death:
A
Park the machine on a firm and level surface.
A
Apply the parking brake.
A
Stop the engine and remove the key.
1. Dismount the mower deck.
(See "DISMOUNTING THE MOWER DECK" in
"MOWER MOUNTING" section.)
2. As shown in the figure, use three short square neck
bolts and three flange nuts to install the rubber plate 2
and upper plate 2 onto the rear center of the mower
deck. Tighten the bolts securely.
3. As shown in the figure, use six short square neck bolts
and six flange nuts to install the two rubber plates 1
and the two upper plates 1 onto both sides of the
mower deck. Tighten the bolts securely.
4. Mount the mower deck.
(See "MOUNTING THE MOWER DECK" in "MOWER
MOUNTING" section.)
(1) Skid
(2) Bolt
(3) Nut
(4) Spring washer
(A) Mower deck