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4.18 WHEEL MOUNTING PROCEDURE ____________________________________________
1.
Remove dirt, grease and oil from stud thread. Do not
lubricate threads.
2.
Position wheel on hub and inspect to insure full contact
between mounting surface of wheel and hub or brake
drum.
3.
Finger tighten all hardware then torque hardware in
criss-cross order; always tighten nuts in the top
position.
4.
Check and retorque daily until torque is maintained,
85-95 ft.lbs. (115-128 Nm)
4.19 CARE AND CLEANING _____________________________________________________
Wash the tractor and implements after each use. Keep the
equipment clean.
Note: Do
not wash any portion of the equipment while it is
hot. Do not use high pressure spray or steam. Use cold
water and automotive cleaners.
1.
Use compressed air to clean engine and radiator fins. A
special blow gun is available through Textron Turf Care
And Specialty Products Dealer.
2.
Use only fresh water for cleaning your equipment.
Note:
Use of salt water or affluent water has been known
to encourage rust and corrosion of metel parts resulting
in premature deterioration or failure. Damage of this
nature is not covered by the factory warranty.
3.
Do not spray water directly at the instrument panel,
ignition switch, controller or any other electrical
components, or at bearing housings and seals.
4.
Clean all plastic or rubber trim with a mild soap
solution or use commercially available vinyl/rubber
cleaners.
Repair damaged metal surfaces and use Textron Turf Care
And Specialty Products touch-up paint. Wax the equipment
for maximum paint protection.
4.20 INSPECTING BLADES______________________________________________________
1.
Every 50 hours of operation or whenever mower is
removed from tractor, carefully examine the blades to
make sure they are in good operating condition.
Blades showing any bends (G), grooves (H) or
cracks (J) must be replaced.
2.
Any of the above conditions can cause a piece of
the blade to break away and be hurled from the
mower; causing very serious injury to bystanders or
property damage.
3.
A bent blade could have a microscopic crack (G)
that can grow and allow a piece of the blade to
break. Bent blades will also create vibration and
other stress on the machinery.
4.
Dust or sand particles can wear a dangerous groove
in the blade (H) between the air vanes and the flat
portion of the blade that will rapidly grow and
produce a crack (J), permitting a piece of the vane
to break off.
Figure 4E
WARNING
Make sure the tractor is parked on a solid and level
surface. Never work on a tractor that is supported only by
the jack. Always use jack stands.
If only the front or rear of the tractor is raised, place
chocks in front of and behind the wheels that are not
raised.
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CAUTION
Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,
muffler and engine to prevent fires.
WARNING
NEVER use your hands to clean cutting units. Use a
brush to remove grass clippings from blades. Blades are
extremely sharp and can cause serious injuries.
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CAUTION
Use care when chacking blades to avoid pinching
hands and fingers between blade ends.
WARNING
Never attempt to straighten, weld or repair a damaged
blade. Always replace a damaged blade.
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