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Using the Drive-Wheel Release
Valves
WARNING
Hands may become entangled in the rotating drive
components below the engine deck, which could
result in serious injury.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before accessing the
drive-wheel release valves.
WARNING
The engine and hydraulic drive units can become
very hot. Touching a hot engine or hydraulic drive
units can cause severe burns.
Wait for the engine and hydraulic drive units to cool
completely before accessing the drive-wheel release
valves.
The drive-wheel release valves are located in the back of each
hydraulic drive unit, under the seat.
Note: Make sure that the release valves are in the fully
horizontal position when operating the machine or severe
damage to the hydraulic system can occur.
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO) and
turn the ignition key to off. Move the levers to the
N
-
position and apply the parking brake.
EUTRAL
LOCK
Remove the key.
2. Rotate the release-valve levers vertically to push the
machine
(Figure
32).
Note: This allows hydraulic fluid to bypass the pump,
enabling the wheels to turn.
3. Disengage the parking brake before pushing the
machine.
1. Vertical to push the
machine
4. Rotate the release-valve levers horizontally to run the
machine
(Figure
Transporting the Machine
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the machine.
Ensure that the trailer or truck has all necessary brakes,
lighting, and marking as required by law. Please carefully read
all the safety instructions. Knowing this information could
help you, your family, pets, or bystanders avoid injury.
WARNING
Driving on the street or roadway without
turn signals, lights, reflective markings, or a
slow-moving-vehicle emblem is dangerous and can
lead to accidents, causing personal injury.
Do not drive the machine on a public street or
roadway.
1. If you are using a trailer, connect it to the towing
vehicle and connect the safety chains.
2. If applicable, connect the trailer brakes.
3. Load the machine onto the trailer or truck.
4. Shut off the engine, remove the key, set the brake, and
close the fuel valve.
5. Use the metal tie-down loops on the machine to
securely fasten the it to the trailer or truck with straps,
chains, cable, or ropes
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Figure 32
2. Horizontal to run the
machine
32).
(Figure
33).
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