TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
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Product Description ................................................................................................................................5
Why Do I Need an Operator’s Manual? .................................................................................................5
Using Your Manual .................................................................................................................................6
Manual Glossary ....................................................................................................................................6
SAFETY
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Safety Decals .........................................................................................................................................7
General Safety Procedures ....................................................................................................................9
Training Required ...................................................................................................................................9
Personal Protective Equipment Requirements ......................................................................................9
Operating Safely ....................................................................................................................................9
Preventing Accidents ............................................................................................................................10
Keep Riders Off ....................................................................................................................................10
Operating On Slopes ............................................................................................................................ 11
Roadway Safety ................................................................................................................................... 11
Truck Or Trailer Transport .................................................................................................................... 11
Maintenance .........................................................................................................................................12
Fuel Safety ...........................................................................................................................................12
Hydraulic Safety ...................................................................................................................................13
Cutting Unit Safety ...............................................................................................................................14
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS
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Height Adjustment Handle ....................................................................................................................15
Height Adjustment Locking Pin ............................................................................................................15
Deck Pivot Latch ..................................................................................................................................15
S.D.L.A. Control Levers .......................................................................................................................15
Weight Transfer ....................................................................................................................................15
GENERAL OPERATION
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Daily Inspection ....................................................................................................................................16
Attaching ..............................................................................................................................................16
Detaching .............................................................................................................................................16
Mowing and Operating Procedure .......................................................................................................16
Transport of Mower ..............................................................................................................................16
Cutting Height Adjustment ....................................................................................................................17
Mulching Kit #70.8088(Optional Accessory) ............................................................................................ 17