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Figure 84
Bottom View of Machine
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Filter locations
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Hydraulic filter
6. Apply a thin coat of hydraulic oil to the rubber
gasket on the replacement filter (Figure 84).
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 two minutes
to purge air from the system. Stop 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. Do
not overfill.
Mower Deck
Maintenance
Leveling the Mower Deck
Setting Up the Machine
Note:
Ensure the mower deck is leveled before
matching the height-of-cut (HOC).
1. Position mower on a flat 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, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
4. Check tire pressure of the tires. If needed, adjust to
13 psi (90 kPa)
5. Position the mower to the 3 inch (76 mm)
height-of-cut position.
Deck Leveling
1. Position the mower on a flat surface.
2. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
3. Check the tire pressure in the drive tires. Proper
inflation pressure for tires is 13 psi (90 kPa). Adjust
if necessary.
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 5 1/2 inch (14 cm) transport
position (Figure 85).
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