20 Owner Service
MAN1331
(09/29/22)
OWNER SERVICE
The information in this section is written for operators
who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help,
your dealer has trained service technicians available.
For your protection, read and follow the safety informa-
tion in this manual.
■ Full chain shielding must be installed when op-
erating in populated areas or other areas where
thrown objects could injure people or damage
property.
• If this machine is not equipped with full chain
shielding, operation must be stopped when any-
one comes within 300 feet (92 m).
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk of
thrown objects. The mower deck and protec-tive
devices cannot prevent all objects from escap-
ing the blade enclosure in every mowing
condition. It is possible for objects to ricochet
and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92
m).
■ Keep hands and body away from pressurized
lines. Use paper or cardboard, not hands or
other body parts to check for leaks. Wear safe-
ty goggles. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can
easily penetrate skin and will cause serious in-
jury or death.
■ Make sure that all operating and service person-
nel know that if hydraulic fluid penetrates skin,
it must be surgically removed as soon as possi-
ble by a doctor familiar with this form of injury
or gangrene, serious injury, or death will result.
CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID
ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY.
■ Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
■ Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until engine
is stopped, power unit is properly secured,
equipment and all components are lowered to
the ground, and system pressure is released by
operating all valve control levers.
■ Before dismounting power unit or perform-
ing any service or maintenance, follow these
steps: disengage power to equipment, lower
the 3-point hitch and all raised components to
the ground, operate valve levers to release any
hydraulic pressure, set parking brake, stop en-
gine, remove key, and unfasten seat belt.
■ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protec-
tive equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing,
and head; and respirator or filter mask where
appropriate.
BLOCKING METHOD
The only approved blocking devices for this mower are
jack stands with a load rating of 1,000 pounds or more.
Twelve jack stands, located as shown in Figure 9, must
be installed before working underneath this unit.
Figure 9.
Jackstand Placement
Do not work underneath mower unless it is properly at-
tached to tractor and blocked securely. When properly
attached, the unit will be anchored to minimize front to
rear movement.
Before blocking, be sure that the mower is securely at-
tached to the tractor. Lower mower units to the ground.
Raise the mower units as needed for working room and
securely block them. Set tractor brakes, turn engine off
and remove key, then disconnect mower driveline.
When blocking, you must consider the overall stability
of the unit. Just placing jackstands under the unit will
not ensure your safety. The working surface must be
level and solid to support the loaded weight of the jack
stands. Ensure that jackstands are stable at both top
and bottom. Before working under any portion of the
mower, test the stability of your blocking with the full
weight of the mower units lowered onto the jackstands.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
