For 60-and 72-inch mowers only, grease the handle
pivot (
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Inspecting the Collection
System
Service Interval:
After the first 8 hours
Every 100 hours
1.
Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control
levers to the N
EUTRAL
-
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.
Check the upper tube, lower tube, bagger, and
the blower assembly.
Note:
Replace these parts if they are cracked
or broken.
4.
Check the bagger frame.
Note:
Replace any parts that are cracked or
broken.
5.
Tighten all nuts bolts and screws.
Adjusting the Closed Door
for 60- and 72-inch Mowers
1.
Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control
levers to the N
EUTRAL
-
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.
With the door closed, loosen the nuts and adjust
the stop bolts so that the contact arm is straight
up and down (
4.
Adjust the length of the hinge links to so that the
door completely closes and reasonable force is
on the handle (
).
Note:
Lengthen the links to reduce the force.
Shorten the links to increase the force
Note:
Make sure that both the left and right
sides are adjusted the same distance. With the
door closed, the links should be slightly tight to
minimize rattling.
5.
Tighten the nuts.
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1.
Contact arm—straight up
and down
3.
Hinge links
2.
Stop bolt
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