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Owner Service 19
5WPMAN0862 (11/22/2010)
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
operating 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
escaping 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 safety goggles.
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can easily penetrate
skin and will cause serious injury 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 possible by
a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gan-
grene, serious injury, or death will result. CON-
TACT 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, equip-
ment and all components are lowered to the
ground, and system pressure is released by oper-
ating all valve control levers.
Before dismounting power unit or performing
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 pres-
sure, set parking brake, stop engine, 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 protective
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 6, must
be installed before working underneath this unit.
Figure 6. Jackstand Placement
Do not work underneath mower unless it is properly
attached to tractor and blocked securely. When prop-
erly attached, the unit will be anchored to minimize
front to rear movement.
Before blocking, be sure that the mower is securely
attached 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.
CAUTION