The wheel with the leaking tire should be inflated to 20 psi and the wheel placed in a large bucket of water. Carefully inspect the tire, rim and valve for escaping air bubbles which indicate a leak. Mark each leak with a yellow marking crayon and then deflate the tire to 8 psi and repeat the inspection. If the leaks you find are pin hole size to 1⁄16” diameter, the tire can be repaired. If the leaks are larger than 1⁄16” diameter, the tire can be repaired. If the tire bead is damaged, the tire can be repaired or the tire will have to be replaced.

Lubrication

•Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate all grease fittings and points as noted in the Lubrication Chart.

•Lubricate all other pivot points with a quality lubricating oil as noted in the Oil Chart.

Using the Deck Wash System

Warning! When using the deck wash system, never engage the deck from any position other than the operator’s seat of the tractor. Do not use an assistant or engage deck in the presence of any bystanders.

Use the Deck Wash System to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps after each mowing:

NOTE: Make certain the machine’s discharge chute is directed away from people, children, animals, and your house, garage, parked cars, etc.

1.Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose connected to a water supply.

2.Move the tractor to an area within reach of the hose where the dispersal of wet grass clippings is not objectionable to you. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, and stop the engine.

3.Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at either end of the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the adapter on the nozzle. See Fig. 6-5.

Pull Lock

Collar Back

Nozzle

Adapter

Adapter

Lock Collar

Deck Wash Nozzle

Figure 6-5

4.Turn on the water supply.

5.From the tractor operator’s seat, start the engine and engage the PTO. Allow to run as needed. Disengage the PTO and stop the engine.

6.Turn off the water supply.

7.Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to disconnect the adapter from the nozzle.

8.Repeat the previous steps to clean the deck using the nozzle at the other end of the deck.

Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys

Once a month remove the belt covers to remove any accumulation of grass clippings from around the spindle pulleys and V-belt. Clean more often when mowing tall, dry grass.

Using the Transmission Bypass Valves

If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish to move the tractor, the two hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with a bypass valve that will allow you to manually move the tractor short distances.

Warning! Do not tow the tractor, even with the bypass rod engaged. Serious transmission damage will result from doing so.

1.From just in front of the engine and just behind the seat, locate the transmission bypass valves. Refer to Fig. 6-6.

Bypass Valve

Figure 6-6

2.Using a standard 7⁄16” wrench turn the valve counter- clockwise one quarter turn.

3.Repeat the above procedure to engage the other bypass valve on the other side of the tractor.

4.After moving the tractor, return both valves to the operating position by turning the valve clockwise, but do not overtighten.

NOTE: The tractor will not drive with the bypass valves in the engage position.

Section 6 — Maintenance & Adjustments

 

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