John Deere DC1000 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Attaching 19
12. Attach teon tape or pipe compound to thread
ttings on hydraulic line.
16. Start tractor and slowly raise caddy lift arms.
(continued from previous page)
13. Attach 9’ hydraulic line extension to end of
mower hydraulic cylinder hose to increase overall
length and tighten.
14. Reattach hydraulic nipple coupler to end of
lengthened hydraulic line. Be sure to use teon
tape or pipe compound on all ttings.
15. Thread extended hydraulic line through opposite
hole in base of PTO housing tower and attach to
rear of tractor.
17. If mower is equipped with it’s own stand,
raise or release stand on mower at this time.
18. Slowly raise cutter bar to full upright position using
hydraulic cylinder on mower.
19. Remove hydraulic cylinder safety stop and place
stop in storage location.
20. Install PTO shaft from front PTO housing
tower to rear of tractor.
(continued on next page)
ATTACHING
WARNING: Cutter bar guard/cover must
be folded back into transport position before
attempting to raise mower blade.