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Using Weights
•
Install weights to improve balance. You can add or
remove weights to create optimized performance
under different operating conditions and for your
preference.
•
Add or remove weights 1 at a time until you
achieve the desired handling and balance.
•
Refer to the Operator's Manual of attachments for
recommended weights.
Note:
Contact an Authorized Service Dealer to order
a weight kit.
WARNING
Excessive weight changes can affect the
handling and operation of the machine.
This could cause serious injury to you or
bystanders.
• Make weight changes in small increments
only.
• Evaluate the machine after each weight
change to ensure that you can operate the
machine safely.
After Operation
After Operation Safety
General Safety
•
Always shut off the machine, remove the ignition
key, wait for all moving parts to stop, and allow
the machine to cool before adjusting, servicing,
cleaning, or storing it.
•
Clean grass and debris from the cutting units,
mufflers, and engine compartment to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
•
Shut off the fuel before storing or transporting the
machine.
•
Disengage the PTO whenever you are transporting
or not using the machine.
•
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.
•
Use full-width ramps for loading the machine into
a trailer or truck.
•
Tie the machine down securely using straps,
chains, cable, or ropes. Both front and rear straps
should be directed down and outward from the
machine.
Preventing Freeze-up after
Use
•
In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and
moving parts may freeze. Do not use excessive
force when trying to operate frozen controls.
If you have difficulty operating any control or part,
start the engine and let it run for a few minutes.
Thaw frozen parts before operating the machine.
•
After using the machine, let the engine run for a
few minutes to prevent moving parts from freezing.
Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts
to stop, and remove all ice and snow from the
machine.
Using the Fuel-Shutoff
Valve
Close the fuel-shutoff valve for transport, maintenance,
and storage
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Ensure that the fuel-shutoff valve is open when
starting the engine.
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