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Assembly 47
MAN0390 (Rev. 4/6/2007)
FILL GEARBOXES
NOTICE
■ Gearbox is not filled at the factory. Prior to
delivery to customer, make sure gearbox is filled
only half-full with 80W or 90W API GL-4 or GL-5
gear lube. Use side plug to remove any excess oil.
1. Make sure vent plug hole is clear (installed by
dealer).
2. Remove plug on side of gearbox.
3. Fill gearbox until oil runs out the side plug on
gearbox. Use a high quality gear oil with a viscosity
index of 80W or 90W and an API service rating of
GL-4 or GL-5.
4. Install side plug and vent plug.
INSTALL RUBBER SHIELDING
1. Attach rubber belting (3) and deflector brackets (1)
to the front of the frame using self-tapping screws
(6), flat washers (8), and lock washers (7).
2. Attach front reflector bracket (9) over left front
shield.
3. Attach rubber deflector (4) and center deflector
strap (2) to the rear of the cutter frame using self-
tapping screws (6), flat washers (8), and lock
washers (7).
Full chain or rubber shielding must be installed
when operating in populated areas or other areas
where thrown objects could injure people or dam-
age property.
• If this machine is not equipped with full chain
or rubber shielding, operation must be stopped
when anyone 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).
Figure 43. Rubber Shield Installation
1. Front belt bracket
2. Rear belt strap
3. Front rubber deflector
4. Rear rubber deflector
5. Rear belt strap (DS96 only)
6. Self tapping screw, 3/8 x 1-1/4
7. Lock washer, 3/8
8. Flat washer, 3/8
9. Front reflector bracket