Front tire
•Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead travel.
•In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.
•Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.
•The measurement taken in front of the axle should be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the measurement taken behind the axle.
•Adjust if necessary.
SETTING THE GAUGE WHEELS
Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in any of the six different cutting height notches on the right fender.
Adjust the deck wheels so that they are between
WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck.
•Place the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably pavement. Refer to Figure 14, and proceed as follows:
•Place the tractor’s deck lift handle in the normally desired mowing height setting, then check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance with the surface below.
•If the wheels contact the surface adjust as follows:
a.Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting.
b.Remove the rear gauge wheels by removing the lock nuts and shoulder screws which secure them to the deck.
Shoulder Screw |
Rear Gauge Wheel |
Lock Nut |
Shoulder Screw |
Lock Nut |
Figure 14
c.Remove the lock nuts and shoulder screws which secure the front gauge wheels to the deck.
d.Place the deck lift handle in the desired mowing height setting.
e.Insert the shoulder screw with the rear gauge wheel into the index hole that leaves approximately 1/2" between the bottom of the wheel and the pavement.
f.Note the position of the index hole used; then install the other rear gauge wheel and the front ball wheels into the corresponding index hole of the other gauge wheel brackets.
•If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with the surface below, lower the wheels to the index
hole that provides the approximate 1/2" clearance as described above.
Refer to Leveling the Deck of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments.
SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly.
Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys.
IMPORTANT: The use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your tractor is NOT recommended. It may cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine.
The use of water will result in a shortened life of the tractor and reduce its serviceability.
ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
Read and follow instructions carefully.
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