Maintenance
Figure 31
1.Panhard rod (right side only)
2.Deck strut
3.Rear deck lift attachment shoulder bolt and nut.
4.Front deck lift attachment shoulder bolt and nut.
7.Disconnect the deck strut and panhard from the deck.
8.Raise the front of the machine and slide the deck left or right to remove.
9.Lower the front of the machine.
Pump Drive Belt Tension
Deck Belt Tension
Adjusting the Parking Brake
Service Interval: After the first 100 hours Every 500 hours thereafter
Check to make sure brake is adjusted properly. This procedure must be followed after the first 100 hours or when a brake component has been removed or replaced.
1.Drive the machine onto a level surface.
2.Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move the motion control levers to the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.
3.Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key.
4.Raise the back of the machine up and support the machine with jack stands.
CAUTION
Raising the mower deck 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.
5.Remove the rear tires from the machine.
6.Remove any debris from the brake area.
7.Rotate the drive wheel release handle to the “released” position. Refer to the Drive Wheel Release Valves section in Operation.
8.Disengage the park brake.
9.Hold the threaded rod end with a tool and loosen the lock nut away from the standard nut (see Figure 32). Do Not allow the cable to turn when the nuts are being loosened.
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