OPERATING 7. Fasten machine at the axle or frame to trailer with heavy-duty straps, chains, or cables. Both front and rear straps must be directed down and outward from machine. 8. Secure hood to prevent from lifting while driving. Using Weights c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The machine may become unstable when operating on slopes and/or with some attachments. Use weights to improve stability when operating on slopes or using attachments. A Remove weights when not required. 3. On Automatic Models: Pull out on bypass valve lever. (A). MX16558 IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Never use liquid in tires or wheel weights as ballast. Transmission damage can occur. 4. Push machine to desired location.
When rear ballast is needed, use only the approved rear weight bracket and attaching weights. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The transmission might be damaged if the bypass valve lever is not pushed back to operating position before attempting to start the engine. Do not start or operate the machine with the bypass valve lever in the push position. NOTE: See your authorized dealer for recommended weights. • Install front weights for added stability and steering control when you use equipment such as the rear-mounted grass bagger. 5. On Automatic Models: Push bypass valve lever back in. • Install rear weights when using the snow blade or snowblower. Transporting Machine on Trailer NOTE:
Trailer capacity must exceed combined machine weight and attachment weight. (See Specifications section in operator’s manual). • Remove weights when not required. Using Tire Chains Be sure trailer has all the necessary lights and signs required by law. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not use chains with mower deck or tiller. c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck. Tire chains are recommended for use with most front attachments. Remove tire chains before installing mower deck. See your attachment Operator’s Manual for tire chain recommendation. See your authorized dealer for the chains. • Park trailer on a level surface.
• Use of a trailer with sides is recommended. • Keep wheels away from drop-offs and edges. Using Accessories • Back slowly and in a straight line. B • Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Transporting a machine on a trailer or on a truck bed at high speeds can result in hood or engine cover raising and possibly coming off machine if not secured. • Position machine on trailer so hood or engine cover opens from rear of trailer to prevent wind from blowing hood or cover open. • Secure hood or engine cover with existing machine locks or latches. A C • Secure hood or engine cover with tie down straps if no locks or latches exist. B 1.
Park trailer on level surface. 2. Raise mower deck, if installed, before driving machine onto trailer. 3. Drive machine onto heavy-duty trailer. Position machine on trailer so hood or engine cover will not raise in wind while being transported. MX16559 4. Lower mower deck completely. 5. Lock park brake. 6. Turn off machine and remove key. Operating - 22