Figure 66
1.
Hydraulic-unit shrouds
6.
Over each dipstick, remove the cover and the bolt
attached to the cover . Clean around each dipstick and
hydraulic unit (Figure 67).
7.
Install the cover over each dipstick.
8.
Adjust the seat.
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2
Figure 67
1.
Cover
2.
Bolt
Brake Maintenance
Adjusting the Parking Brake
Service Interval:
After the first 100 hours
Every 500 hours thereafter
Check to make sure that the brake is adjusted properly.
Follow this procedure after the first 100 hours or when you
remove or replace a brake component.
1.
Drive the machine onto a level surface.
2.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the
motion-control levers to the neutral-locked position,
and set the parking brake.
3.
Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the key.
4.
Raise the back of the machine up and support the
machine with jack stands.
DANGER
Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to
support machine and cause a serious injury.
•
Use jack stand when supporting machine.
•
Do not use hydraulic jacks.
5.
Remove the rear wheels from the machine.
6.
Remove any debris from the brake area.
7.
Rotate the drive-wheel release handle to the
released
position. Refer to the
Using the Drive-wheel Release
Valves
section in Operation.
8.
Measure the overall length of the compression spring.
The correct length should be between 3.8 and 4.0
cm (1-1/2 and 1-9/16 inches). If the spring length is
within this range, no adjustment is needed. If it is not,
proceed to step 9.
9.
Hold the threaded rod end with a tool and adjust the
locknut until the spring length is between 3.8 and 4.0
cm (1-1/2 and 1-9/16 inches); refer toFigure 68. Do
not allow the cable to turn when the nuts are being
loosened.
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