Do not inflate a tire above the maximum pressure shown
•
on the sidewall of the tire.
Do not reinflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously
•
under inflated. Have a qualified tire mechanic inspect and
service the tire.
Lubrication
Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front
•
castor wheel axles and the front pivot axle with No. 2
multipurpose lithium grease after every 10 hours of service.
Periodically lubricate all other pivot points with a quality
•
lubricating oil.
Using the Deck Wash System
WARNING!
When using the deck wash system,
never engage the deck from any position other than
the operator’s seat of the tractor. Do not use an
assistant or engage deck in the presence of any
bystanders.
Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose connected
1.
to a water supply.
Move the tractor to an area within reach of the hose where the
2.
dispersal of wet grass clippings is not objectionable to you.
Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, and stop
the engine.
Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the
3.
adapter onto the deck wash nozzle at the left end of the
42” mower deck, or onto one of the deck wash nozzles at
either end of the 50” mower deck. Release the lock collar to
lock the adapter on the nozzle. Refer to Figure 6-2.
Turn on the water supply.
4.
From the tractor operator’s seat, start the engine and
5.
engage the PTO. Allow to run as needed. Disengage the
PTO and stop the engine.
Turn off the water supply.
6.
Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to disconnect
7.
the adapter from the nozzle.
5)” Deck ONLY - Repeat the previous steps to clean the deck
8.
using the nozzle at the other end of the deck.
Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys
Once a month remove the belt covers to remove any
accumulation of grass clippings from around the spindle pulleys
and V-belt. Clean more often when mowing tall, dry grass.
Nozzle
Adapter
Adapter
Lock Collar
Deck Wash
Nozzle
Pull Lock
Collar Back
Figure 6-2
Pull Out Bypass
Rod Then Lower
Into Slot
Keyhole Slot
RH Transmission
Bypass Rod
Figure 6-3
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