Maintenance
2.Wait for muffler to cool.
3.If any breaks in the screen or welds are observed, replace arrester.
4.If plugging of the screen is observed, remove arrester and shake loose particles out of the arrester and clean screen with a wire brush (soak in solvent if necessary). Reinstall arrester on exhaust outlet.
Thread Locking Adhesives
Thread locking adhesives such as “Loctite 242” or
•ROPS spring pin housing.
•Height of cut, transport release pin
•Sheave and clutch retaining bolt in the end of engine crankshaft.
Thread locking adhesives are required for some hardware on engines — see the Engine manual.
Copper-Based Anti-seize
On threads of Blade Bolts. See Check Mower Blades section.
Dielectric Grease
Dielectric grease is used on all blade type electrical connections to prevent corrosion and loss of contact.
Adjustments
Note: Disengage PTO, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, engage parking brake, and remove key before servicing, cleaning, or making any adjustments to the unit.
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.
Deck Leveling
1.Position the mower on a flat surface.
2.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
3.Check the tire pressure in the drive tires. Proper inflation pressure for tires is 13 psi (90 kPa). Adjust if necessary.
4.Position the transport lock in the latching position.
5.Carefully rotate the blades from side to side.
6.Measure between the outside cutting edges and the flat surface (Figure 23 and Figure 24). If both measurements are not within 3/16 inch (5 mm), an adjustment is required; continue with this procedure.
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