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Figure 86
Bottom View of Machine
1.
Filter locations
2.
Hydraulic filter
6.
Apply a thin coat of hydraulic oil to the rubber gasket
on the replacement filter (
7.
Install the replacement hydraulic filter.
8.
Install the pump-drive belt and the mower belt.
9.
Remove the jack stands and lower the machine (
10.
Add oil to the hydraulic reservoir and check for any
leaks.
11.
Clean up any spilled oil.
12.
Start the engine and let it run for about 2 minutes to
purge air from the system. Shut off the engine and
check for leaks.
13.
Check the oil level while the oil is cold.
14.
If required, add oil to the hydraulic reservoir.
Important:
Do not overfill.
Mower Deck
Maintenance
Leveling the Mower Deck
Setting up the Machine
Note:
Ensure that the mower deck is level before matching
the height of cut (HOC).
1.
Position the machine on a flat surface.
2.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the
motion-control levers to the N
EUTRAL
-
LOCK
position,
and set the parking brake.
3.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
4.
Check the tire pressure of the drive tires. If needed,
adjust the pressure to 90 kPa (13 psi)
5.
Position the mower to the 76 mm (3 inch) height-of-cut
position.
Leveling the Deck
1.
Position the mower on a flat surface.
2.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, remove
the key, and engage parking brake.
3.
Check the tire pressure in the drive tires and adjust if
necessary.
Note:
Proper inflation pressure for tires is 90 kPa
(13 psi).
4.
Position the transport lock in the latching position.
5.
Push the deck-lift pedal all the way forward and the
deck will latch at the 14 cm (5–1/2 inch) T
RANSPORT
position (
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