D.
Check balance of blade by
positioning the blade on a nail or blade
balance pedestal. Grind the blade on
the end that is heavier until both sides
balance.
E.
Install blade, cup washer,
lockwasher, and bolt. Make sure to
tighten bolt to 60 ft.lbs.
5.
V-BELTS:
All belts should be checked every 50
hours. Replace any belts found to be in
poor condition. All belts are equipped
with spring loaded belt tighteners and do
not require tightening adjustments.
6.
LUBRICATION:
A.
Engine: Follow engine
manufacturer’s recommendation.
B.
Deck Spindles: Lubricate with 3
“shots” only, every 100 hours.
C.
Hydrostatic Transmission & Filter:
Follow instructions listed below.
DIRT OR WATER IN OIL CAN RUIN
THE HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS
Check the oil level in hydrostatic
transmission oil reservoir after every 25
hours of usage. Clean the oil reservoir
cap and the area around it prior to
removal. Check the oil level on the
dipstick. The proper oil level should
register between the marked hole on the
dipstick and the end of the dipstick.
Replenish as needed with 20W-50
Motor Oil.
DO NOT OVER FILL.
When
checking the oil level, be very careful to
keep the reservoir clean
Change the oil in the reservoir and
hydrostatic transmission filter after the
first 100 hours of use, then every 500
hours after that. Remove the filter and
be sure all oil has drained from the
reservoir. Replace with new filter (P/N
H-2026) and 20W-50 Motor Oil.
7.
PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT:
Fuel Cap
Oil Reservoir Cap
Hydrostat Transmission
Oil Filter
(located
UNDERNEATH of Engine
Mounting Plate)
Dipstick
A.
Remove the clevis pin from the left brake.
B.
Tighten the adjustment nut on the right
brake until it takes 28 pounds of pull to
lock the brake handle over center.
C.
Install the clevis pin back on the left
brake.
D.
Tighten the adjustment nut on the left
brake until it takes 56 pounds to lock the
brake handle over center, with both brakes
c connected.
CLEVIS PIN
ADJUSTMENT NUT
12 P-11527