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Routine Maintenance
Engine to Cutter Drive Belt Tension
The correct tension of the Cutter Drive Belt is critical.
If incorrectly set it can lead to engine damage and
invalidate warranty.
To check the tension put the deck in a middle cutting
height position.
1.
Select a midway position on the belt, using a spring
balance; apply a 2Kg (4-5lbs) pull (figure 31).
2.
Using a ruler or tape, measure the deflection
achieved which must be 13mm (1/2”). If more, the
belt tension must be increased, if less – decreased.
To correct the tension, follow this procedure:
1.
Release the tension on the belt by pulling the Belt
Tension Lever (page 12, figure 27) forward.
2.
Taking care not to burn yourself on a hot exhaust,
locate the Trunnion at the end of the Belt Tension
Rod – lift the bonnet and look to the front (nearside)
close to the exhaust (see Figure 32).
3.
Remove the spring clip and washer holding the
Trunnion in place on the Deck Tension Cradle
(Figure 33) and release the Trunnion so it can
be turned.
4.
Both the Trunnion and the Belt Tension Rod are
threaded. The belt tension is increased by turning
the Trunnion towards the end of the Rod and
reduced by winding in the reverse direction.
5.
Having made the adjustment, re-locate and secure
the Trunnion, re-tension the Belt with the Belt
Tension Lever – then re-check the Belt tension.
Transmission Drive Belt
The transmission drive belt is self-tensioning. When the
hand brake is released and the drive belt engaged, the
belt will retain its tension correctly. When the drive is
dis-engaged using the hand brake, the park brake
engages. This setting is adjustable but should be carried
out by your dealer, anyone not familiar with this setting
may cause serious damage to the transmission.
Kg
cm
2kg (4-5lb) pull
13mm (1/2”) deflection
Cutter Drive Belt
fig 31
Deck Tension Cradle
Deck Tension Rod
Spring Clip
Trunnion
Washer
Deck Tension Cradle
fig 32
fig 33
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Routine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance
Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s handbook
enclosed with this manual.
Battery Maintenance (Fig 26)
The battery fitted to your tractor is a low maintenance
sealed unit. Should your battery require charging for any
reason please note that sealed lead acid batteries require
a special 2 stage charging unit. Any battery charged on a
standard battery charger will fail prematurely. Your dealer
will be able to supply a battery charger specifically
designed for the battery fitted to your tractor. The battery
charger part number is 44-95628-00. If your tractor does
not start, refer to the troubleshooting section in this manual.
Cutter Deck Maintenance
REMOVAL OF CUTTER DECK (Fig 27, 28, 29 & 30)
The Cutter Deck can be quickly removed for servicing or
cleaning, or to give greater clearance when driving or
towing over uneven ground.
Follow this sequence:
1.
Lower the cutting deck to its lowest position
(see Controls - Page 7).
2.
De-tension the Cutter Drive Belt with the lever
under the left running board (Figure 27).
3.
Remove the 3 securing pins from the front of the
deck (Figure 28 - A, B & C) by undoing the
Rue Clips (Figures 29 & 30) and removing them.
4.
Remove the 2 securing pins from the back of the
deck (Figure 28 - D and E).
5.
Slip the cutter drive belt off the Engine Pulley.
6.
Slide the deck out.
7.
If you are going to use the tractor without the deck,
remove the Securing Bar (Figure 28 - F).
8.
Remove the fifth wheel - G (V20/50 only).
To Clean the Cutter Deck
Remove the deck as instructed, stand it on its side and
hose off accumulated cuttings. DO NOT SPRAY WATER
DIRECTLY ONTO BEARING HOUSINGS. To prevent a
drop in performance it may be necessary to routinely
check for this grass build up, particularly at the beginning
of the season when the grass is lush and wet. It is best to
regularly check and clean the Cutter Deck as often as
possible, this can be done by either removing the Deck or
raising the tractor safely on a ramp.
Battery Connectors
fig 26
Belt Tension Lever
De-Tensioned
Tensioned
fig 27
Unsecured
Secured
G
F
A
B
C
E
D
fig 28
fig 29
fig 30