Maintenance
CAUTION
Raising the mower for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous. The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough support or may malfunction allowing the unit to fall, which could cause injury.
Do Not rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks for support. Use adequate jack stands or equivalent support
6.Start engine and move throttle control ahead to full throttle position. Move the speed control levers to the full speed and run for several minutes. Shut down machine and recheck oil level.
Note: Do Not change hydraulic system oil (except for what can be drained when changing filter), unless it is felt the oil has been contaminated or been extremely hot.
Changing oil unnecessarily could damage hydraulic system by introducing contaminates into the system.
Check Wheel Hub Locknuts
Service Interval: After the first 100 hours Every 500 hours thereafter
When tightening the lock nut on the wheel motor tapered shaft:
Torque to
Note: Do Not use antiseize on wheel hub.
Fuel Tank — Mounting Hardware Specifications
Service Interval: As required
When installing the nuts on the fuel tank studs, fully tighten the nyloc nut and back off 1/2 turn. This allows for normal fuel tank expansion and contraction with changes in temperature and fuel levels.
Thread Locking Adhesives
Thread locking adhesives such as “Loctite 242” or
•Pump drive sheave set screws.
•Line shaft sheave setscrews.
•Square head setscrews on Hydro pump control arms.
•Sheave retaining bolt in the end of engine crankshaft.
•Caster wheel spacer nuts.
•Fuel tank bulkhead fitting nuts.
•Motion control tab retaining bolt.
Adhesives such as “Loctite RC/609 or RC/680” or
Fuel tank studs, where studs are inserted into tank.
Dielectric Grease
Dielectric grease is used on all blade type electrical connections to prevent corrosion and loss of contact.
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