c)Shoulder bolts in ends of speed control crank.
e)OPC lever setscrews.
f)Electric clutch retaining bolt.
g)Pump drive idler pivot bolt.
Adhesives such as “Loctite RC/609 or RC/680” or
a)OPC lever hubs and
NOTE: Care must be used not to bond the bearing, next to each OPC hub, to the cross shaft which could cause binding of the OPC levers and erratic operation.
5.1.21Dielectric grease is used on all blade type electrical connections to prevent corrosion and loss of contact.
5.2ADJUSTMENTS
IMPORTANT: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making adjustments.
5.2.1Cutting height and
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦When mower deck is not installed or the two front support rod hairpins are removed, the unbalanced weight of the tractor or tractor with mounted mower deck support frame may cause the front of the unit to rise suddenly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦If the unit rises suddenly, injury may occur.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Securely hold down the front end of the unit when the mower deck is not installed or front support rod hairpins are removed.
a)Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
b)Install hairpin clips in the holes for the desired cutting height (See Figure 9).
IMPORTANT: To maintain correct cutting height and rake, check the following for proper adjustment.
1.The front and rear hairpins are in the same holes with the proper spacers under the hair pins (See Figure 7).
2.The tire pressures are set as directed in Section 5.1.12.
3.The length of the rear deck support link assemblies are set to 6.89” (approximately 6 7/8”) from the center of the balljoint to the center of the farthest hole (See Figure 7).
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