INTRODUCTION
Important ............................................................................3
Product Identification ......................................................... 4
Guidelines For The Disposal Of Scrap Products ...............6
During Service Life .............................................................6
End Of Service Life ............................................................6
Parts Manual ......................................................................7
Key Numbers .....................................................................7
SAFETY
How To Operate Safely.......................................................8
Safe Operation ...................................................................8
Preparation ........................................................................ 8
Operation ........................................................................... 9
ROPS................................................................................. 10
Safe Handling of Fuels.......................................................10
Maintenance And Storage ................................................ 10
When You Put A Mower On A Trailer ................................11
Important Safety Notes .....................................................12
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Specification .......................................................... 15
Machine Specification .......................................................15
Dimensions ....................................................................... 15
Vibration Level ..................................................................16
Noise Emissions ............................................................... 17
Cutting Unit Specification ..................................................18
Cutting Performance (Area) ..............................................18
Recommended Lubricants ................................................19
Conformity Certificates ......................................................20
DECALS
Safety Decals EC............................................................... 22
Instruction Decals EC ....................................................... 22
Safety Decals USA ........................................................... 23
Instruction Decals USA ...................................................... 23
CONTROLS
Instrument Panel ...............................................................24
Starter Key Switch ........................................................... 25
Parking Brakes .................................................................. 25
Working Light Switch ........................................................25
Cutting Unit Switch ............................................................25
Weight Transfer Switch .....................................................26
Blocked Hydraulic Filter Indicator Lamp. .......................... 26
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp .................... 26
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp................................... 26
Throttle Control Lever ...................................................... 27
Joystick Unit Lift/lower Control ..........................................27
Safety Module Malfunction.................................................27
Engine Preheat ..................................................................27
Multi-function Gauge..........................................................28
Traction Foot Pedal .......................................................... 29
Steering Tilt Control ..........................................................29
Power Outlet ..................................................................... 29
Parking Brake Release Valve ...........................................30
Transport Latches .............................................................30
OPERATION
Daily Inspection ................................................................. 31
Operator Presence And Safety Interlock System ............. 32
Operating Procedure .........................................................33
Fitting The Cutting Units To The Machine ........................ 34
Starting The Engine .........................................................35
Driving .............................................................................. 35
Mowing .............................................................................. 35
To Stop The Engine ..........................................................35
Transporting ......................................................................36
Transporting On A Trailer Or Flatbed ................................37
Mowing On Slopes .............................................................38
Inclinometer........................................................................41
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Maintenance & Lubrication Chart ......................................42
Engine Lubrication ............................................................44
Engine: Fan Belt ................................................................44
Engine Coolant ..................................................................45
Hydraulic System ..............................................................46
Hydraulic Test Ports ..........................................................47
Fuel System ......................................................................48
Air Cleaner ........................................................................49
Battery ...............................................................................49
Machine Maintenance .......................................................50
Freewheel Control .............................................................50
ADJUSTMENTS
Traction Control Pedal .......................................................51
Weight Transfer Adjustment ..............................................51
Height Of Cut ....................................................................52
Blade Change ....................................................................54
Blade Sharpening...............................................................54
Speed Limiter ....................................................................55
Seat Milsco CE-9.16 ..........................................................55
Seat Michigan V-5300........................................................56
General Instructions For Grammer Seats .........................57
Seat (Grammer MSG85) ...................................................59
Weight Adjustment ............................................................60
Fore/aft Adjustment ...........................................................60
Backrest Extension.............................................................61
Seat Heater ........................................................................61
Lumbar Support ................................................................61
Armrests.............................................................................62
Armrest Adjustment............................................................62
Backrest Adjustment .........................................................62
Maintenance ......................................................................63
ACCESSORIES
Ops Frame (Lmac164) ......................................................64
Transport Latch Kit (Lmac174) ..........................................64
Working Lamp Kit (Lmac163) ............................................64
PROBLEM SOLVING
Engine General .................................................................65
Quality Of Cut Problem Solving..........................................66
Washboarding ....................................................................66
Step Cutting .......................................................................67
Scalping .............................................................................68
Stragglers...........................................................................69
Streaks ...............................................................................70
Windrowing.........................................................................71
Mismatched Cutting Units .................................................72
SCHEMATICS
Hydraulic Circuit ................................................................74
Electrical Circuit Instrument ...............................................76
Electrical Circuit Main ........................................................78
Electrical Circuit Fuses And Relays ..................................80
TORQUES
Torques .............................................................................82
GUARANTEE
Warranty ............................................................................83
Service ..............................................................................83
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