Figure 58
Left control lever shown
1.
Control lever
3.
Stop plate
2.
Bolt
Checking the Tire Pressure
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever
comes first)
Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires at 90 kPa
(13 psi). Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut. Check
the tires when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure
reading.
Figure 59
Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts
Check and torque the wheel lug nuts to 122-129 N-m (90-95
ft-lb).
Checking the Wheel Hub
Slotted Nut
Service Interval:
After the first 100 hours
Every 500 hours
Check and ensure that the torque of the slotted nut is 286 to
352 N-m (211 to 260 ft-lb).
Note:
Do not use anti-seize on wheel hub.
Figure 60
1.
Slotted nut
Adjusting the Caster Pivot
Bearing
Service Interval:
Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
first)
1.
Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move the
motion control levers to the neutral locked position
and set the parking brake.
2.
Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3.
Remove the dust cap from caster and tighten lock nut
(Figure 61).
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