ADJUSTMENTS 3
11
3.9
MOW / TRANSPORT SWITCH ________________________________________________
1.
Remove the engine cowling to gain access to the
switch.
2.
Use a volt/ohm meter to determine when switch
contacts open or close.
3.
Place traction lever in transport position (2).
4.
Adjust switch (R) so contacts are open in transport
position, and close when lever is moved to mow
position (1).
Figure 3H
3.10 ANTI-SWAY TETHER _______________________________________________________
1.
The tether is used to prevent the reels from swaying
during transport or gouging the turf when lowered.
2.
Fully raise lift arms (T) to the transport position to
check the cable.
Note: Stop bracket (U) must be up against the lift arm.
3.
Loosen nut (V) and slide bracket (W) up or down to
obtain a 1/8 to 3/8 in., (3 to 10 mm) deflection in
cable (X). The cable must not be too tight or have
too much slack. The ends of the cable must be free
to pivot.
Figure 3I
3.11 PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT _____________________________________________
1.
Remove console mounting hardware and move
console out of the way. Do not disconnect wire
harness from console.
2.
Engage parking brake. At each tire, tighten nut (S)
to compress spring to 1-1/2 in. (38 mm).
3.
Disengage parking brake.
4.
Loosen nut (Y) and turn turnbuckle (Z) as required
to tighten brakes. Brakes must not drag when
disengaged.
5.
Brakes are properly adjusted when 200 ft lb (274
Nm) force is required to rotate tire with parking
brake engaged.
6.
Engage parking brake and re-install console.
Figure 3J
R
T
U
V
W
X
1/8 in.
3/8 in.
1-1/2 in
(38 mm)
Y
Z
S
