When PTO is engaged or (possibly) disengaged, a squealing sound from the underside of the machine is normal. It is caused by the electric clutch plates meshing as the mower comes up to speed. For best equipment life, engage the clutch with the engine at 1/2 throttle, not under full load.
WARNING:
If you are not familiar with the operation of the hydrostatic drive and zero turn feature, practice turning and maneuvering with the hand controls before engaging the blades.
5.Release the parking brake. Move the speed adjustment lever to the desired mowing speed.
Top speed is suggested only for transport!
6.While squeezing the steering brake levers with both hands, release both neutral latches.
7.When the steering brake levers are released, the machine will travel straight. To make a right turn, squeeze the RH lever. To turn left, squeeze the LH lever.
8.TO STOP, squeeze both levers, lock the neutral latches, and move the speed adjustment lever to neutral.
9.To move the machine in reverse, squeeze up on both steering control levers.
10.To "freewheel" or move the machine around without the engine running, turn the dump valve levers located at the back of the pumps to the "freewheel" positions (see Figure 1). To operate the machine, the dump valve levers must be returned to the closed positions.
Dump Valve Levers
(normal position)
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Figure 1. Dump Valves
CUTTER DECK BELT ADJUSTMENTS
The hydro drive belt is spring loaded and does not require adjustment.
1.Remove the belt cover.
2.Adjust the cutter deck drive belt using a belt tension gauge. Adjust the belt so that the belt moves 1/2" with 10 pounds of pressure. Adjust the tension by tightening or loosening the
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"J" BOLT
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WASHER
CUTTER DECK DRIVE BELT TENSION |
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ALIGNMENT IDLER - L.H. | SC400G |
Figure 2. Deck Drive Belt Adjustment
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