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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.
The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most localities. However, some localities prohibit their use.
Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements.
When driving the tractor and equipment on the road or highway under 20 mph (32 kph) at night or during the
day, use flashing amber warning lights and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.
Always be sure the implement is in the proper raised position for transport.
Reduce speed when transporting mounted implements to avoid bouncing and momentary loss of steering
control.
Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
Always install transport locks, pins or brackets before transporting.
Do not drink and drive!
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
Turn curves or go up or down hills only at a low speed and at a gradual steering angle. Make certain that at
least 20% of the tractor’s weight is on the front wheels to maintain safe steerage. Slow down on rough or
uneven surfaces, and loose gravel.
Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on hillside, over rough ground and
when operating close to ditches or fences. Be careful when turning sharp corners.
Never allow riders on either tractor or mower. Falling off can kill.
Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges, inter-
sections, etc.
Do not exceed 20 mph (32 kph). Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces.
TRANSPORT SAFETY
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
WARNING!
When attaching the driveline yoke to the tractor PTO
shaft, it is important that the spring activated locking
collar turns freely and that the locking pin is seated
on the PTO shaft groove. A loose yoke could slip off
and result in personal injury or damage to the
mower.
WARNING!
Avoid personal injury! Always support or block the
mower when servicing the blades, carrier or any
other component on the underside of the deck.
The metal telescoping drive tubes inside the plastic
shield tubes must be lubricated before each use. See fig-
ure 11.
Disconnect the driveline from the tractor and pull halves
apart (do not disconnect the driveline that is attached to
the mower gearbox). Insert grease into drive tube and
spread it evenly. Reconnect the two driveline halves
together. Reconnect the driveline to the tractor PTO,
raise and lower the mower several times so that the
grease just applied spreads over the entire working area
of the drive tubes.
DRIVELINE LUBRICATION
Grease fittings are located on the cross and bearing kit
assemblies of both U-joints. U-joints should be greased
after every 8 hours of operation. See figure 10 for the
location of the grease fittings. Do not force grease
through the needle bearing cup assemblies.
BLADE SPINDLE LUBRICATION
Blade spindles must be lubricated after every 8 hours of
operation. Access the lubrication fittings through the
holes in the belt guards. Each spindle is supplied with a
grease fitting on top, and it must be lubricated sufficient-
ly so that a small amount of grease escapes through the
bleed hole on their underside. Do not force large
amounts of grease on the spindles, as it may get on the
drive belts.
BLADE SERVICING
Use only correct specified blades on your mower. They
are manufactured of special heat-treated alloy steel.
Substitute blades may not meet specifications and may
fail in a hazardous manner, which could cause injury.
BLADE SHARPENING
To maintain a proper blade balance, always sharpen
both ends of the blade equally. Follow the sharpening
pattern as shown on figure 12. Do not sharpen the
blades to a razor edge, but leave a
1
/
32
” blunt edge. Never
sharpen the back side of the blades.
BLADE REMOVAL
Hold the end of the blade using heavy leather gloves
and remove the left hand threaded bolt.
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12