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Assembly 49
MAN0571 (Rev. 6/15/2007)
DS1260 & DS1440 - ALL MODELS
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 CHAIN OR RUBBER SHIELDING
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).
Rubber Shielding (Figure 34)
1. Attach rubber belting and deflector brackets to the
front of the frame using carriage bolts (9), and lock
nuts (10).
2. Attach rear band to the rear of the frame using
carriage bolts (9), and lock nuts (10).
Optional Chain Shielding (Figure 35)
The optional chain shielding assemblies are ready for
installation when you receive them.
Install front and rear chain shielding as shown using
carriage bolt (10) and lock nut (11).