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Adjusting the Brake
1.
Place the transmission in neutral.
2.
Depress the brake pedal.
There should be 2 in. (51 mm) of free travel (Fig. 38)
before the brake begins to engage.
2”
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Figure 38
3.
Turn the brake adjustment nut at the rear of the tractor
(Fig. 39) until there is 2 in. (51 mm) of free travel.
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Figure 39
1. Brake adjustment nut
Important
Do not overtighten the adjustment nut.
Important
With the parking brake released, the rear
wheels must rotate freely when you push the tractor. If
brake action and free wheel rotation cannot be achieved,
contact your Authorized Service Dealer immediately.
Draining the Fuel Tank
Danger
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and others
and can damage property.
•
Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
•
Never smoke when draining gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface to ensure that the
fuel tank drains completely.
2.
Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, lower the
attachment lift, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
3.
Close the fuel shut-off valve at the fuel tank (Fig. 40
& 41).
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Figure 40
1. Fuel shut-off valve
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Figure 41
1. Hose clamp
2. Fuel line
3. Fuel shut-off valve
4.
Loosen the hose clamp and slide it up the fuel line
away from the fuel shut-off valve (Fig. 41).
5.
Pull the fuel line off the fuel shut-off valve (Fig. 41).
Note:
Some fuel will flow out from the hose as it is
disconnected from the valve.
6.
Attach a 5/16 in. internal diameter hose to the valve to
help drain the fuel into the container.
7.
Open the valve and allow gasoline to drain into a gas
can or drain pan.
