Cub Cadet 23HP 48"" Tank Recon, 25HP 60"" Tank Recon, 53AH8ST5050 Operator's And Service Manual
Hydrostatic Zero-Turn
Commercial Riding Mower
Professional Turf Equipment
Tank Recon
48” Fabricated Deck
60” Fabricated Deck
OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
A.Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
B. Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
C.Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
A. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
B. Related to Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
C.Related to Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
D. When Mowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
E. Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
F.Operator Protection System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
G.Suspension Seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
A. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
B. Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
C.Initial Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
D. Zero Turn Break-In and Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
E. Mower Cutting Blades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Maintenance and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
A. Cleaning your Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
B. Mower Deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
C.Hydraulic Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
D. Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
E. Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
F.
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
G.Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
H.Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Performance Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
B. Engine RPM Check and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
C.Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
D. Deck Center Anti-Scalp Roller Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
E Lap Bar Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
F Deck Leveling Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Slope Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Warranty
This product may be covered by one or more of the following patents:
D409,208; 5,946,894; 6,070,690; 6,301,864; 6,662,538 Pending
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FORWARD
The Tank Recon Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability, mid-mount cutting capability for professional landscapers, commercial lawn service
companies, professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machine incor
porates many safety features that should be studied by all operators and maintenance personnel before use. The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention.
This manual presents all of the operating and maintenance instructions necessary to keep
your mower at peak efficiency. If operated and maintained properly, your mower will give
dependable service.
CAUTION:
Only thoroughly trained persons should operate and maintain this mower. This
machine can cause serious injury to anyone who misuses it and does not understand
its operation. For their personal safety, all operators and maintenance personnel are
required to read this entire manual before operating the mower.
Hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design and
configuration of the equipment. Notwithstanding, these factors are also dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of the personnel involved
in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the equipment.
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WARNING
• The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
• In the State of California, the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources
Code). Other States may have similar laws. Federal laws apply to federal lands. A spark arrester muffler
may be available.
NOTE: The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with
regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service.
Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s/operator’s manual,
packed seperately with your unit, for more information.
MODELS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL
23HP 48” Tank Recon, 25HP 60” Tank Recon,
53AH8ST3050 53AH8ST5050
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GENERAL SAFETY
OPERATIONS
A. DANGER
1. Do not operate machine in confined areas
where exhaust gases can accumulate.
2. Do not operate machine without mower chute
deflector in place and operational.
3. Do not carry passengers.
4. Do not operate nor store machine in areas
where open flames, electrical switches and
circuit breakers are present.
B. WARNING
1. Do not operate machines under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
2. Do not operate machines without all guards
and safety devices in place and functional.
3. Do not start machines if there are fuel or oil
leaks or spillage — clean it up.
4. Do not operate machines near spilled or leaking fuels.
5. Do not stop or park machine over dry leaves,
grass, debris, etc. that could be combustible.
6. Use extreme care when backing up.
7. Do not operate machine on slopes greater
than 15 degrees (27%).
8. Do not operate machines on slopes when
traction is reduced (wet grass, ice, soft
ground, loose ground, leaves, pine needles,
debris, etc.).
9. Avoid turning downhill if possible, go slowly
and use extra care when turning downhill.
10. Do not operate machines during reduce visibility (low light, fog, rain, etc.).
11. Do not operate machines with non-approved
attachments.
12. Do not operate machines that are dam-
aged.....have machine repaired.
13. Do not operate machines that have not been
properly maintained.
14. Use only replacement parts that are the same
or equivalent to the original equipment.
15. Do not modify machines or any of their components, especially the engine governor!
16. Do not operate machine for more than 2 hours
without hearing protection.
C. CAUTION
1. Use proper protective equipment when operating machine (gloves, boots, and hearing
protection are recommended).
2. Read entire machine Operator’s Manual.
3. Make sure operators are fully trained in the
safe use of the machine.
4. Follow all safety instructions when using the
machine.
5. Keep all safety signs legible and properly
installed.
6. Do not check for hydraulic leaks with any part
of the body.
7. Do not add fuel to a machine when the engine
is running and/or the exhaust system is hot.
8. Keep machine clean and free of debris, grass,
leaves, oil, grease, etc.
9. Place lap bars in neutral/start position, set
park brake, disengage P.T.O., turn engine off,
and remove ignition key before you dismount
from machine.
10. Use machines laterally or diagonally across
slopes, avoid going downhill when possible.
11. Go slowly and use extra care when descending slopes.
12. Disengage P.T.O. when crossing surfaces
such as asphalt, concrete, loose ground,
sand, gravel, etc.
13. Use extra care when loading and unloading
machines from trucks or trailers.
14. Equipment driven on public roads must comply with state & local ordinances, SAE J137,
and ANSI/ASABE S279.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A. General
1. Read this Operator’s Manual before starting
the mower. Study the controls and learn the
proper sequence of operation.
2. Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain
this machine who has not read this manual.
Never permit children to operate this machine.
3. Never carry passengers.
4. Do not remove any shields, guards or safety
devices. If a shield, guard or safety device is
damaged or does not function, repair or
replace it before operating the mower.
5. Always wear safety glasses and safety shoes
when operating or maintaining this mower. Do
not wear loose-fitting clothing.
6. Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove
the key from the ignition to prevent the engine
from accidentally starting before performing
any maintenance on this mower.
7. Never run the engine indoors without adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
8. To avoid serious burns, do not touch the
engine, exhaust pipe or muffler while the
engine is running or until it has cooled after it
has been shut off.
9. The liquid in the battery is dilute sulfuric acid.
Always wear safety glasses and rubber gloves
when working on the battery. Do not overfill
the battery.
10. Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen and
oxygen gases which form an explosive mix
ture. Keep sparks and flames away at all
times.
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11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your
hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings.
Never tighten or adjust hydraulic hoses, lines
or fittings while the system is under pressure.
If high-pressure oil penetrates the skin, the oil
must be removed within a few hours by a doc
tor familiar with this form of injury or serious
complications may result.
B. Related to Fuel
1. Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can
explode if ignited. Please respect it.
2. Do not smoke or permit others to smoke
while handling fuel.
3. Always use approved containers for fuel and
fill slowly to decrease the chance of static
electricity buildup and spillage.
4. Store fuel in well ventilated and unoccupied
buildings away from sparks and flames.
5. When dispensing gasoline into approved containers, place the container on the ground
when refueling to avoid a possible static elec
tricity ignition of fuel vapors.
6. Do not fill containers while it is inside a vehicle, trunk, the bed of a pickup or floor of a
trailer.
7. Always shut off the engine and permit it to
cool before removing the fuel tank cap.
8. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors away from
sparks and flames and any other ignition
source.
9. If the fuel container spout will not fit inside the
fuel tank opening, use a funnel.
10. When filling the fuel tank, stop when the fuel
reaches one inch from the top. This space is
necessary for fuel expansion.
11. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
12. Do not use gasoline fuel classified above
E-10 (I.E., E-15 through E-85) as it could
cause severe damage to the engine and fuel
system.
13. Do not re-fuel or store machine inside buildings where open flames, sparks or ignition
sources may be present, such as water
heater and furnaces.
Do not overfill
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C. Related to Batteries
Batteries are stored electrical energy devices that
may be serviceable with removable caps (the electro
lyte levels can be checked), or may be non-serviceable (no attempt should be made to open the vents).
Batteries may contain lead (Pb) and sulfuric acid,
and they must be re-cycled and not disposed of nor
abandoned. Sulfuric acid can cause severe burns,
and in the event of contact, the areas should be
flushed with water and a physician contacted. Bat
tery cases should not be punctured. Lead is poison-
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ous and is contained within the positive and negative
terminals as well as within the battery’s internal gridwork of plates and active materials.
Explosive gases are generated when batteries are
re-charged, so sparks, flames and heat sources
should be avoided. Loose connections at the battery
terminals can produce sparks and heat...connections
to the terminals must be kept tight, and the terminals
and battery surfaces kept clean of acids and corro
sion. If batteries are re-charged or “jumped” from
external sources, make sure that the connections are
made properly and in the correct sequence...connect
to the positive terminal of the good battery first, then
connect that to the positive terminal of the weak bat
tery. The third connection should be to the negative
terminal of the good battery, followed by the negative
terminal of the weak battery. If sparks are observed
or heating of the wiring or connectors is detected,
disconnect in reverse order (I.E., the negative termi
nal of the weak battery first). Batteries should be recharged at a constant voltage...generally 14.5 +/- 0.5
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volts DC for a nominal 12 volt DC battery.
D. When Mowing
1. Keep adults, children and pets away from the
area to be mowed.
2. When operating this mower in the forward
direction, DO NOT allow the steering levers to
return to the neutral position on their own.
Always maintain a firm grip on the levers,
operate them smoothly and avoid any sudden
movements of the levers when starting or
stopping.
3. If the mower is equipped for side discharge,
never use the mower without the discharge
chute installed and placed in the down position.
4. Always remove debris and other objects from
the area to be mowed.(
grass will reduce traction.)
5. Mow only in daylight.
6. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads and other
hidden hazards.
7. Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks,
ditches, sand traps and other obstacles.
8. Before backing up, check behind you and
watch where you’re going.
9. Always reduce speed when making a turn,
and when grass is wet.
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10. Always mow laterally or diagonally across
slopes, never up and down the slope. Do not
operate on steep slopes and slow down
before turning.
11. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or
roadways. Always turn off the blade clutch
switch and wait until the blades stop rotating
and raise the cutting deck to the transport
Note
: debris and loose
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position. Always allow other vehicles to have
the right-of-way.
12. If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off
the blade clutch switch, place the left and right
steering levers in the neutral position, move
the throttle to slow, set the parking brake, shut
off the engine and take the key from the igni
tion switch. Inspect for damage. Repair any
damage. Make sure the blades are in good
condition and that the blade bolts are tight
before restarting the engine.
13. Never leave the mower unattended without:
turning off the blade clutch switch; placing the
left and right steering levers in the neutral
position; moving the throttle to slow; setting
the parking brake; shutting off the engine and
taking the key from the ignition switch.
14. Never walk or stand on the discharge side of a
mower with the engine running. Turn off the
blade clutch switch if another person
approaches while you are operating the
mower.
15. Never attempt to operate the traction unit
without the mowing deck attached.
16. Keep the mower and especially the engine
and hydraulic components clean and free of
grease, grass and leaves to reduce the
chance of fire and to permit proper cooling.
E. Towing
1. Tow only with a machine that has an approved
hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed
equipment except at the hitch point.
2. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for
weight limits for towed equipment and towing
on slopes.
3. Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment
may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
Note:
5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
5 degrees (9%) maximum slope.
F. Operator Protection System
1. This machine is equipped with an Operator
Protective System (OPS), which includes:
a. A Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) or
Operator Protective Device (OPD) of the
fixed configuration
b. Seat belt assembly with retractable function
2. ROPS and OPDs are structures designed to
provide a crush-resistant space for the oper
ator when properly seat-belted within the
designated seating area of the machine in
the event of a machine tip-over or roll-over.
DANGER:
Damaged ROPS and OPDs must be replaced prior
to operator use!
3. Seat belts shall be used and shall be prop-
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erly fastened about the operator’s waist at all
times, except when the ROPS or OPDs are:
a. not properly installed and/or not properly
secured onto the machine
b. damaged in such manner that their struc-
tural integrity has been compromised
4. Seat belts are attached to the movable portion of the seat when suspension seats are
utilized, and therefore the seat-mounting
base must be secured to its pivot means and
the pivot means latched to the frame of the
machine.
DANGER:
If ROPS and OPDs are missing, seat belts shall not
be fastened. Worn or damaged seat belt assem
blies must be replaced prior to operator use.
5. The ROPS and seat belt are integral parts of
this machine and should not be tampered
with, modified in any manner, or removed.
6. The ROPS extends behind the operator position, and therefore the operator must be
aware of potential contact of the ROPS with
items such as trees, buildings, doorways,
clothes lines, utility wires, etc., that could
cause the machine to upset or rollover....use
caution in (or avoid) areas where the ROPS
could come in contact with any structures,
trees, etc.
7. The ROPS and seat belt add additional mass
that elevates the machine’s Center of Gravity
(C.G.) which negatively affects the machine’s
stability and traction....use extra caution when
operating on slopes.
8. Inspect the ROPS and seat belt assemblies
on a regular basis for damage and improper
operation....replace all components that are
damaged or are not functioning properly with
authorized replacement parts.
9. Failure to use the seatbelt properly could
result in serious injury or death if an acciden
tal overturn occurs. In order for the ROPS to
be effective, the seat belt must be securely
fastened around the operator at all times
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when the operator is on the machine. Contact
with the ROPS during an overturn could
cause serious injury or death.
10. The ROPS will not prevent the machine from
upsets or roll overs.
11. Only approved attachments should be used
on this machine.
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G. Suspension Seat
1. This unit is equipped with a heavy-duty vinyl
fabric-covered seat incorporating adjustable
armrests, an adjustable seatback, an adjust
able fore/aft track, a weight/ride adjustable
mechanical suspension system, and an
Operator Presence Control (OPC).
2. An OPC in the form of a switch, is integrated
into the seat bottom and is connected to the
machine electrical system. The weight/ride
adjustment lever is located on the right side
of the seatback and incorporates three set
tings: light = 110 lbs, medium = 195 lbs, and
heavy = 286 lbs. Lever up is light and down is
heavy. Weight adjustment should be made
without the operator sitting in the seat. The
seatback recline adjustment is also on the
right side between the seat back and seat
bottom, and it provides up to 10 degrees.
3. The fore/aft single-locking adjustment tracks
operate on roller-bearings for smooth and
almost effortless operation. The lever for seat
track actuation is near the right front corner
of the seat bottom, and allows fore/aft adjust
ment of 4”.
4. The seat is attached to pivotal brackets,
which allow the seat assembly to pivot for
ward onto the foot platform area.
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Note: The seat base must be secured by
properly latching to the frame, otherwise, the
seat assembly could tilt forward. The Operator
Presence Control must be connected to the
electrical wiring harness.
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SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS
WARNING
SHIELD MISSING
DO NOT OPERATE
Part Number: 00030635
Part Number: 01002166
Part Number: 777S32801
Part Number: 02005146
Part Number: 777S32598
Part Number: 777S32797 Part Number: 02002693
Part Number: 777S30503
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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL INFO.
Controls: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; choke; left and right
steering levers; electric blade clutch switch; parking brake;
mower deck lift
Parking Brake: Mechanical linkage brake handle to internal drum brakes
Seat: Adjustable seat and armrests. 4" Adjustment (fore-aft)
Frame: 2" Steel structural tube and plate, all welded construction
Instrumentation Hour meter, Tachometer, Maintenance-minder
Front Caster Wheels: 13 x 5.0 - 6
Drive Wheels: 23 x 9.50 - 12
Tire Pressure: 8-10 psi Rear, 20-25 psi front caster
Fuel Tank: Two 5 gallon w/individual shutoff valves
Ground Speed: 0-9.5 + MPH forward. 0-4.5 MPH reverse
Net Weight: 955 lbs w/48" deck, 1035 lbs. w/60" deck
ENGINE INFO.
Engine: 23HP for 48” & 25HPKohler for 60”
Type: Vertical crankshaft air cooled V-Twin
Air Cleaner: Dual Paper Element with rain cap
Lube System: Pressurized with oil filter
Hydraulic System: In tank filter, 3 quart capacity
Starter: 12-volt electric
Blade Brake Clutch: Electric
TRACTION DRIVE INFO.
Traction Drive: DUP-10 variable-output hydraulic pump connected to individual
wheel motors
CUTTER DECK INFO.
Cutter Deck;Drive: 48", & 60" Belt Driven
Deck Lift: Foot lever w/pin lock for height adjustment
Cutting Height: 1" to 5" in 1/4” increments
No. of Blades 3, belt-driven, power take-off from engine
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Figure. 1 Figure. 2
Engine throttle
Ignition Switch
Choke Lever
Electric Blade
Clutch Switch
Tach and
Hour Meter
A.General
1. When Mowing:
a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from the
area to be mowed.
b. When operating this mower, in the forward
direction, do not allow the steering levers to
return to Neutral on their own. Always main
tain a firm grip on the levers, operate them
smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of
the levers when starting and stopping.
c. If the mower is equipped for side discharge,
never use the mower without the discharge
chute installed and placed in the down posi
tion.
d. Always remove debris and other objects from
the area to be mowed (Note: debris and loose
grass will reduce traction).
e. Mow only in daylight.
f. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads, and other
hidden hazards.
g. Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks,
ditches, sand traps, and other obstacles.
h. Before backing up, check behind and watch
where you are going.
i. Always reduce speed when making a turn,
and when grass is wet.
j. Always mow laterally or diagonally across
slopes, never up and down the slope. Do not
operate on steep slopes and slow down
before turning. Avoid turning downhill if possi
ble, start at the bottom and work up to the top.
Use extra care and go slowly when turning
downhill. Control the speed and direction of
the zero turn machine “primarily” with the
speed/directional control (lap bar) of the
downhill side of the machine...I.E., maintain
the uphill side lap bar “essentially” in a fixed
position.
Parking Brake
k. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or
roadways. Always turn off the blade clutch
switch and wait until the blades stop rotating
and raise the cutting deck to the transport
position. Always allow other vehicles to have
the right of way.
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l. If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off
the blade clutch switch, place the steering
levers in the neutral position, move the throttle
to slow, set the parking brake, shut off the
engine, and take the key from the ignition
switch. Inspect for damage. Repair the dam
age. Make sure the blades are in good condition and that the blade bolts are tight before
restarting the engine.
m. Never leave the mower unattended without
observing the following: turn off the blade
clutch switch, placing the steering levers in the
neutral position, moving the throttle to slow,
setting the parking brake, shutting off the
engine and taking the key from the ignition
switch.
n. Never walk or stand on the discharge side of
the mower when the engine is running. Turn
off the blade clutch switch if another person
approaches while you are operating the
mower.
o. Never attempt to operate the traction unit with-
out having the mowing deck attached.
p. Keep the mower and especially the engine
and hydraulic components clean and free of
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