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ADJUSTMENTS - CONT’D
Drive Belt Replacement
When replacing the drive system belt use ex-
treme caution. The idler arm is under spring
tension.
Remove the two 1/4" nuts on the belt guard and remove
the guard. To remove the old belt, use a 1/2" drive
breaker bar and insert it into the square hole on the idler
arm. Pull the idler arm down until the belt becomes slack
and can be removed easily from the idler pulley. Slowly
move the idler arm up until the stop bolt rests against the
hydraulic tank support. Remove the old belt and mount
the new belt around the engine drive pulley and the two
pump pulleys. Feed the belt up toward the idler pulley.
Pull the idler arm down so that the new belt can easily be
mounted on the idler pulley. Slowly move the idler arm
up until the belt is firmly engaged. Remove the breaker
bar and remount the belt guard. Check to ensure that the
belt is riding properly in all pulleys.
ontrol Handle Position
Hand Control Handle Position
The position of the hand control handles can be adjusted
for operator comfort. Loosen the bolts holding the
handle to the lever bar just enough to allow movement of
the handle. Adjust to position most comfortable for
operator. Retighten bolts.
INITIAL RUN, INSPECTION, AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check that all belts are routed correctly.
2. Check cutter blade drive belts for correct tension.
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3. Make sure the engine oil level (10W30) is at FULL
on the dipstick. When performing oil changes, fill
the engine to the full mark on the engine dipstick.
(Approximately 2 quarts will be needed for Kohler
engines) DO NOT OVERFILL.
4. Check the oil level (SAE 20W50) in the hydraulic
reservoir. The reservoir is under the seat. The oil
level should be 2" below the top of the tank. When
performing oil changes, fill the reservoir until 2"
below top of tank. (Approximately 4 quarts will be
needed) DO NOT OVERFILL.
5. Check that all fasteners are tightened properly.
Make sure all safety devices are in place and
working correctly.
6. Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free
gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87.
7. Check the safety interlock system. With the
operator on the seat, the engine must not start unless
the control handles are in the neutral lock position
and the cutter drive is disengaged.
IMPORTANT:
If the engine is running, the
engine must stop if the operator leaves the seat
when one or both handles are in the drive
position or the cutter drive is engaged.
WARNING:
Gasoline is highly flammable. Be careful when
filling tank. Do not fill tank while engine is run-
ning or hot from operation. Extinguish open
flames, matches, and smoking materials be-
fore filling tank. Do not overfill tank. Wipe up
all gasoline spills.
CAUTION:
