Not for
Reproduction
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1. Clean the area around the engine oil dipstick (B) to
remove any debris.
2. Use the engine oil dipstick to check the engine oil level.
If necessary, add engine oil through the engine oil fill (C).
Check the engine manufacturer's owner's manual for oil
recommendations.
3. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth and then re-install it.
Check / Fill Transmission Oil Level
This unit is equipped with two transmission oil tanks. One
transmission oil tank only supplies oil to one transmission.
The level of oil in both transmission tanks must be checked,
and if necessary, filled.
Oil Type:
SAE 20W-50 motor oil
1. Locate the transmission oil tanks (B, Figure 13) by raising
the seat plate of the unit.
2. Check the oil level when the unit is cold. The oil should be
up to the "FULL COLD" mark (A) on the transmission oil
tanks (B). If the oil is below this level, proceed to step #3.
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3. Before removing the tank cap (C), make sure that the
area around the tank cap and fill neck of the tank is free
of dust, dirt, and other debris. Remove the tank caps.
4. Add oil up to the "FULL COLD" mark.
5. Re-install the tank cap.
6. After adding oil to the tanks, it may be necessary to purge
air from the hydraulic system. If the unit is not driving
properly perform the
Purging the Air from the Hydraulic
System
procedure.
Check Tire Pressures
Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained
at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these pressures
may differ slightly from the "Max Inflation" stamped on the
side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown in the chart
provide proper traction and extend tire life.
Tire
Pressure
Front
25 psi (1,72 bar)
Rear
15 psi (1,03 bar)
Check the Mower Blade Bolt Torque
WARNING
Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp.
• Mower blades are sharp. For your personal safety, do
NOT handle mower blades with bare hands.
• Careless or improper handling of blades may result in
serious injury.
• Blade mounting bolts must each be installed with a
flat washer and then securely tightened. Torque blade
mounting bolts to 120 ft. lbs. (163 Nm).
1. Lock the mower deck in it's highest cutting position.
2. Check that the blades are installed with the tabs
pointing up (A, Figure 14) towards the deck as showing
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3. Check that a flat washer (B) is installed between each
blade and the head of it's mounting bolt (C).
4. Wedge a wooden block (D) between the mower blade
and the mower deck housing to keep the mower blade
from turning. Torque each mower blade mounting bolt to
120 ft. lbs. (163 Nm).