Maintenance
Torque the wheel lug nuts to 90-95 ft-lb (122-129
N-m).
Check Spark Arrester
(if equipped)
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
WARNING
Hot exhaust system components may ignite
gasoline vapors even after the engine is stopped.
Hot particles exhausted during engine operation
may ignite flammable materials. Fire may result
in personal injury or property damage.
Do Not refuel or run engine unless spark arrester
is installed.
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Wait for muffler to cool.
3.
If any breaks in the screen or welds are observed,
replace arrester.
4.
If plugging of the screen is observed, remove
arrester and shake loose particles out of the
arrester and clean screen with a wire brush (soak
in solvent if necessary). Reinstall arrester on
exhaust outlet.
Thread Locking Adhesives
Thread locking adhesives such as “Loctite 242”
or “Fel-Pro, Pro-Lock Nut Type” are used on the
following fasteners:
All set screws.
Adjustments
Note:
Shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop, engage parking brake, and remove key before
servicing, cleaning, or making any adjustments to
the unit.
Transmission Drive Belt
Tension
Note:
No adjustments are required for belt tension.
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Install the new belt.
3.
Make sure the idler arm and pulley can move
freely.
Motion Control Linkage
Adjustment
1.
Park the machine on a level surface.
2.
Shut off engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
3.
Push the control levers all the way forward to the
front reference bar.
•
If the control levers contact the reference bar,
allow the control levers to return to neutral.
Remove the quick attach rod end on the
bottom of the motion control linkage. Rotate
the rod end counterclockwise (as viewed
from the top of the machine). Reinstall the
rod end quick attach and move the control
lever forward. Repeat this step until there
is a gap between the control lever and the
front reference bar. Once the gap is achieved,
proceed with step 4.
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