Do not operate on wet grass where traction may be reduced. • Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Stop equipment and inspect vacuum impeller and hoses after striking objects or if an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs before resuming operations. • Look behind and down before backing up to ensure a clear path. • Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop vacuum and mower blades if not mowing. • Do not operate machine under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. • Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. 4 - Maintenance and Storage: • Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning, or repairing. • Clean grass and debris from muffler and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. • Let engine cool before storing and do not store near sparks or open flame. • Shut off fuel while storing. Do not store fuel near flames or drain indoors. • Never allow untrained personnel to service machine. • Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with the engine running. • Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals. 6 7 ASSEMBLY Assembly Instructions Tools Required: Ratchet Torque Wrench 1/2" Wrench 1/2" Socket 9/16" Wrench 9/16" Socket (2) 3/4" Wrench 3/4" Socket Flat Screw Driver (2) 1” Wrench - open end RAM/RAM MAG 1. Remove clamshell from crate. 2. Remove two 5/16 x 3/4 carriage bolts from the lower flange of the rear guard on the mower. 3. Place (539 114781) Mount Bracket, Lower in place and secure using four (539 111785) 3/8 x 3/4 carriage bolts, four (539 976979) 3/ 8 nyloc hex nut and two (539 107271) 5/16 x 1 carriage bolts. Reuse the two 5/16 nyloc hex nuts previously removed from the 5/16 x 3/4 carriage bolts. See Figure 1. 4. Lift seat and latch with seat latch. 5. Remove seat springs. 6. Place (539 114786) Plate, Support, Linkage on frame. 7. Reposition springs and secure with (990209) 5/16 x 1 hex bolts and hex nut previously removed from seat springs. See Figure 2. 8. Attach two (539 114783) Linkage, Support to the clamshell assembly as shown in Figure 2. 9. Secure with two (539 100476) 5/8 hex jam nut and two (539 115591) 5/8 nyloc hex nut as shown. Do not tighten nuts. REAR GUARD 539 114781 MOUNT BRACKET, LOWER LOWER FLANGE FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 539 114786 PLATE, SUPPORT, LINKAGE 8 ASSEMBLY 10. Lift Clamshell assembly onto (539 114781) Mount Bracket, Lower. Position tubes on bottom of clamshell on out side of the tubes on (539 114781) Mount Bracket, Lower. 11. Secure with (539 119372) Hinge Pin and (539 115501) Cotter Pin. 12. Hook both (539 114783) Linkage, Support into (539 114786) Plate, Support, Linkage and secure with two remaining (539 115501) Cotter Pins. 13. Tighten (539 100476) 5/8 Jam nut and (539 115591) 5/8 Nyloc nut so that the clamshell is sitting straight on unit. 14. Tighten (539 114782) Brackets on front of clamshell. 539 114782 BRACKET CLAMSHELL ASSEMBLY 539 114812 LINKAGE, SUPPORT FIGURE 3 9 ASSEMBLY FIGURE 3 KODIAK 1. Remove clamshell from crate. 2. Remove two 5/16 x 3/4 carriage bolts from the lower flange of the rear guard on the mower. 3. Place (539 114815) Mount Bracket, Lower in place and secure using four (539 111785) 3/8 x 3/4 carriage bolts, four (539 976979) 3/ 8 nyloc hex nut and two (539 107271) 5/16 x 1 carriage bolts. Reuse the two 5/16 nyloc hex nuts previously removed from the 5/16 x 3/4 carriage bolts. See Figure 4. 4. Secure two (539 114811) Bracket, Support to frame as shown in Figure 5. Secure using (539 103433) 1/2 x 3 1/4 hex bolt and (539 101331) 1/2 hex nyloc nut. REAR GUARD 539 114815 MOUNT BRACKET, LOWER LOWER FLANGE FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 539 114811 BRACKET, SUPPORT 10 ASSEMBLY 5. Attach two (539 114812) Linkage, Support to the clamshell assembly as shown in Figure 6. 6. Secure with two (539 100476) 5/8 hex jam nut and two (539 115591) 5/8 nyloc hex nut as shown. Do not tighten nuts. 7. Lift Clamshell assembly onto (539 114815) Mount Bracket, Lower. Position tubes on bottom of clamshell on out side of the tubes on (539 114781). 8. Secure with (539 119372) Hinge Pin and (539 115501) Cotter Pin. 9. Hook both (539 114812) Linkage, Support into (539 114811) Bracket, Support and secure with two remaining (539 115501) Cotter Pins. 10. Tighten (539 100476) 5/8 Jam nut and (115591) 5/8 Nyloc nut so that the clamshell is sitting straight on unit. 11. Tighten (539 114782) Brackets on front of clamshell. CLAMSHELL ASSEMBLY 539 114812 LINKAGE, SUPPORT FIGURE 6 539 114782 BRACKET 11 ASSEMBLY FRONT WEIGHTS - RAM 1. Bolt cast weight and two weight brackets together using four bolts (539 106492, 3/8 x 2 3/4”) and four nuts (539 976979, 3/8” nyloc). 2. Slide both weight brackets over the front tube on the frame. ...