Starting the Tractor ......................................................................................................................................... 4-23
Brake and Differential Lock Setting................................................................................................................. 4-23
Raising the Mower .......................................................................................................................................... 4-24
Driving the Tractor and Mower........................................................................................................................ 4-24
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines .............................................................................................................. 4-25
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT.......................................................................................... 4-26
Foreign Debris Hazards .................................................................................................................................. 4-27
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................................................................................................................ 4-27
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) .............................................................................................................. 4-28
PTO RPM and Ground Speed ........................................................................................................................ 4-29
Operating the Mower....................................................................................................................................... 4-29
Shutting Down the Implement ......................................................................................................................... 4-33
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR ............................................................................ 4-33
MOWER STORAGE ....................................................................................................................................... 4-35
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .................................................................................. 4-35
Transporting on Public Roadways .................................................................................................................. 4-36
Hauling the Tractor and Implement................................................................................................................. 4-38
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE........................................................................................................................ 4-40
MAINTENANCE SECTION ............................................................................ 5-1
Lubrication......................................................................................................................................................... 5-2
DRIVELINE LUBRICATION .............................................................................................................................. 5-3
GEARBOX ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-4
TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................ 5-4
BLADE SERVICING.......................................................................................................................................... 5-5
BLADE SHARPENING...................................................................................................................................... 5-5
BLADE REMOVAL............................................................................................................................................ 5-6
BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL........................................................................................................................... 5-6
BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION................................................................................................................... 5-6
SLIP CLUTCH................................................................................................................................................... 5-6
SEASONAL CLUTCH MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................ 5-7