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Sharpen the blades as shown on Figures 10 and 11.
Figure 10
Do not sharpen (X) beyond 1/3 of blade width (Y).
Figure 11
Suggestion: Dress the blade with a file. Wheel grinders
may burn the blade.
Curb Climbing
INITIAL RUN, INSPECTION, AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS -
CONT’D
12. Shut off the engine, remove the key from the
ignition, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Recheck the cutter deck drive belts for proper
tension. Correct and adjust as necessary.
13. Park the machine on a level area, set the parking
brake, and remove the key from the ignition to
prevent engine starting.
14. Before transporting the machine, latch the seat stop
cable to avoid damage to the seat.
MAINTENANCE
g
Free Wheeling
To release the drive wheels, so the machine will roll
without the engine running, pull the dump valve lever
back from the hook on the frame, move it to the left, and
push it forward to relieve the pump pressure. The lever
is on the LH side of the machine. (See Figure 1 on page
3)
Cutter Blades
The blade is sharp! A blade at rest can cause
severe cuts. Rotating the blade can cut fin-
gers off. Always lift deck using handles pro-
vided.
WARNING:
Y
X
DO NOT CUT IN,
LEAVE ORIGINAL
STARTING POINT
ANGLE BLADE
BACK
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THE EDGE OF BLADE SHOULD
BE AT A 30 DEG. ANGLE
30
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