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After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
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Clean grass and debris from the cutting units, drives,
mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil
or fuel spills.
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Shut off the fuel while storing or transporting the
machine.
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Disengage the drive to the attachment whenever you are
transporting or not using the machine.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in
any enclosure.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where there is
an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such as on a water
heater or on other appliances.
Towing Safety
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Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for
towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the
hitch point.
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Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. On
slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss
of traction and loss of control.
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Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
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Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop when
towing.
Pushing or Towing the
Machine
In an emergency, the machine can be moved forward by
actuating the bypass valve in the variable-displacement
hydraulic pump and pushing or towing the machine.
Important: Do not push or tow the machine faster than 3
to 4.8 km/h (2 to 3 mph), because internal-transmission
damage may occur. The bypass valves must be open
whenever the machine is pushed or towed.
1. Raise the seat and locate the bypass valves, which are
located below the front of the fuel tank
1. Bypass valve
2. Rotate each valve 3 turns counter-clockwise to open
3. Close the bypass valves before starting the engine.
4. Torque to 70 N∙m (52 ft-lb) to close the valve.
Important: If you must push or tow the machine in
reverse, bypass the check valve in the 4-wheel drive
manifold. To bypass the check valve, connect a hose
assembly that consists of a hose (Part No. 95-8843), 2
coupler fittings (No. 95-0985), and 2 hydraulic fittings
(No. 340-77) to the reverse-traction, pressure-test port,
located on the hydrostat, and to the port located between
ports M8 and P2 on the rear traction manifold, located
behind the front tire.
Locating the Jacking Points
WARNING
Always use jack stands. Do not rely on a jack or
hoist to hold the machine.
Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support
the machine and cause a serious injury.
(Figure
30).
There are jacking points located at the front and rear of the
machine.
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On the frame at the inside of each front drive tire
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At the center of the rear axle
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Figure 30
and allow oil to bypass internally.
Note: Do not open more than 3 turns. Because fluid
is bypassed, the machine can be slowly moved without
damaging the transmission.
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