Rear axle
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To release the hydraulic pressure, open the locknut
(A) ¼–½ turn counterclockwise and then the valve
nut (B) 2 turns counterclockwise.
•
To apply the hydraulic pressure, close the valve nut
(B) fully and then tighten the locknut (A).
Front axle
•
To release the hydraulic pressure, open the locknut
(A) ¼–½ turn counterclockwise and then the valve
nut (B) 2 turns counterclockwise.
A
B
•
To apply the hydraulic pressure, close the valve nut
(B) fully and then tighten the locknut (A).
To lift the cutting deck
1. Push the PTO button in to disengage the drive on
the cutting deck.
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A
B
2. Pull the lift lever rearward to lift the cutting deck to
transport position.
Note: You can lift the cutting deck a small distance
with the drive on the blades engaged. Use this
function for very long grass or rough surfaces.
To lower the cutting deck to operation
position
1. Move the lift lever forward to lower the cutting deck.
2. Pull the PTO button out to engage the drive on the
cutting deck blades.
To start the engine, P 524
1. Make sure that the bypass valves are closed. Refer
To release and apply the hydraulic pressure on
to
page 16 .
2. Apply the parking brake.
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