Front-to-Back
11-3
WARNING
Cutting blades are sharp and can cause injury. Use
heavy protective gloves when handling cutting blades.
Place the mower deck to the MID-HEIGHT of cut
1
position.
Rotate blades front-to-back.
2
Measure distance from outer tips of blade to ground.
3
Diff erence between back blade tip (C) and front blade
tip (D) should be less than 3mm (1/8").
Adjust as shown until correct measurement is
4
achieved.
NOTE: For tractors with rear suspension, the rear
measurement should be 5 mm (3/16") higher than the
front measurement.
Grass Collector
Brackets
12
Remove, rotate, and install the brackets as shown.
Frame
13
Assemble the collector frame components as shown.
Bag
14
Assemble the collector bag components as shown.
Check the Fit
15
Hook points on collector frame (A) to collector
1
brackets on unit as shown.
Lower collector against unit. Check that latch secures
2
bottom of collector in place (B). Adjust if needed by
moving latch spring to another adjustment hole.
Check to see that there is no gap between the grass
3
collector and the unit. Adjust the grass collector brackets
(C) as needed.
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Safety Interlock System Tests
16
WARNING
Failure to read and follow the safety warnings and
instructions in this document and in the operator's
manual could result in death, serious injury, and/or
property damage.
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and
other safety devices. These safety systems are present
for your safety: do not attempt to bypass safety switches,
and never tamper with safety devices.
WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not
operate it. See your authorized dealer.
Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:
• PTO switch is ON, OR
• Brake pedal is NOT fully depressed (parking brake
OFF).
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank and start if:
• PTO switch is OFF, AND
• Brake pedal is fully depressed (parking brake ON).
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged.
• Operator rises off seat with brake pedal NOT fully
depressed (parking brake OFF).
Test 4 — Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
• Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to
a complete stop within fi ve seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned OFF.
• If mower drive belt does NOT stop within fi ve
seconds see an authorized dealer.
• Test 5 — Reverse Mow Option (RMO) check
• Engine should shut off if reverse travel is attempted if
the PTO has been switched on and RMO has
not been activated.
• RMO light should illuminate when RMO has been
activated.