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Figure 62
1.
Check plug
2.
Fill plug
Changing the Rear Axle
Lubricant
Service Interval:
After the first 200 hours
Every 800 hours
Change the oil initially after the first 200 hours of
operation and every 800 hours of operation thereafter.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, shut off the engine, engage the
parking brake, and remove the key.
2.
Clean the area around the 3 drain plugs: 1 on
each end and 1 in the center (
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Figure 63
1.
Drain plug location
3.
Remove the 3 oil level check plugs and the main
axle vent cap to ease in draining of the oil.
4.
Remove the drain plugs and allow the oil to drain
into the pans.
5.
Install the plugs.
6.
Remove a check plug and fill the axle with
approximately 2.3 L (80 fl oz) of 85W-140 gear
oil or until oil is up to the bottom of the hole.
7.
Install the check plug.
Checking the Rear Wheel
Toe-In
Service Interval:
Every 800 hours
After every 800 operating hours or annually, check
the rear wheel toe-in.
1.
Measure the center-to-center distance (at axle
height) at the front and rear of the steering tires.
The front measurement must be 3 mm (1/8 inch)
less than the rear measurement.
2.
To adjust the distance, remove the cotter pin
and nut from either tie rod ball joint. Remove
the tie rod ball joint from the axle case support
(
).
3.
Loosen the clamps at both ends of the tie rods
(
).
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Figure 64
1.
Tie rod clamp
2.
Tie rod ball joint
4.
Rotate the detached ball joint inward or outward
1 complete revolution. Tighten the clamp at the
loose end of the tie rod.
5.
Rotate the entire tie rod assembly the same
direction (inward or outward) 1 complete
revolution. Tighten the clamp at the connected
end of the tie rod.
6.
Install the ball joint in the axle case support and
tighten the nut finger tight. Measure the toe-in.
7.
Repeat the procedure if necessary.
8.
Tighten the nut and install a new cotter pin when
the adjustment is correct.
Adjusting the Traction
Drive for Neutral
The machine must not creep when you release the
traction pedal. If it does creep, an adjustment is
required.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, shut off the engine, press only the
right brake pedal and engage the parking brake.
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