Belt Maintenance
Check the condition and tension of the alternator belt
after the first day of operation and every 100 operating
hours thereafter.
Tensioning the Alternator
Belt
Service Interval:
After the first 8 hours
Every 100 hours
1.
Open the hood.
2.
Check the tension of the alternator belt by
pressing it (
) midway between the
alternator and the crankshaft pulleys with 10 kg
(22 lb) of force.
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1.
Brace
3.
Pivot bolt
2.
Alternator belt
The belt should deflect 11 mm (7/16 inch). If
the deflection is incorrect, proceed to step
If
correct, continue operation.
3.
Loosen the bolt securing the brace to the engine
(
), the bolt securing the alternator to
the brace and the pivot bolt.
4.
Insert a pry bar between the alternator and the
engine and pry out on the alternator.
5.
When you achieve the proper tension, tighten
the alternator, brace and pivot bolts to secure
the adjustment.
Controls System
Maintenance
Checking the
Forward/Reverse Travel
Pedal Action
With the engine shut off, operate the forward and
reverse travel pedals through the full range of
articulation and ensure that the mechanism returns
freely to the N
EUTRAL
position.
Checking the Operator
Presence Seat Switch
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
1.
Sit on the operator seat and start the engine.
2.
Lower the cutting units to the ground.
3.
Engage that the cutting unit drive in the forward
direction.
4.
Rise from the operator seat and check that the
cutting units come to a stop after an initial 0.5
to 1 second delay.
5.
Repeat the procedure with the reels running in
reverse.
Checking the Cutting Unit
Drive Interlock Switch
1.
Shut off the engine.
2.
Operate the cutting unit drive switch to the off
position and turn the ignition key to position
I
. The cutting unit drive switch indicator light
should not illuminate.
3.
Operate the switch to the forward position. The
indicator light should illuminate and the engine
should not start when the ignition key is turned.
Repeat for the reverse position.
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