Maintenance
11. Raise the deck and
12. Check that the machine does not creep in neutral with the park brake disengaged.
Adjusting the Seat Ride Suspension
The number of seat springs can be changed to maximize rider comfort. More springs should be used with heavier operators and on rough terrain. Fewer springs should be used with lighter operators and when mowing smooth, well established lawns. Always keep the number of springs on the left and right side the same when adding and removing springs.
Figure 33
1. | Bolt | 3. | Nut |
2. | Spring | 4. | Additional mounting |
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Up to five springs can be secured to the seat box with a nut and bolt, see Figure 33.
Refer to the Parts Manual for spring and hardware part numbers.
Figure 34
1. | Armature | 5. | Brake spacer |
2. | Field shell | 6. | |
3. | Rotor | 7. | Brake pole |
4.Brake mounting bolt
Removing the Shim:
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. Allow the machine to cool completely before starting these instructions.
2.Using a pneumatic line, blow out any debris from under the brake pole and around the brake spacers.
3.Check the condition of the wire harness leads, connectors, and terminals. Clean or repair as necessary.
4.Verify that 12V is present at the clutch connector when the PTO switch is engaged.
5.Measure the gap between the rotor and armature. If the gap is greater than .04 inch (1 mm), proceed with the following steps:
A.Loosen both brake mounting bolts
Note: Do Not remove the brake pole from the field shell/armature. The brake pole has worn to match the armature and needs to continue to match after the shim is removed to ensure proper brake torque.
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