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Maintenance
Leveling) lower than the rear blade tip, adjust the blade level using the following instructions:
2.Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch.
3.Move the motion control levers outward to the neutral position, engage the parking brake, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
4.Check the air pressure of all four tires. If needed, adjust to the recommended inflation; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure in Drive System Maintenance section.
5.Check and adjust the
6.Set the
7.Loosen the leveling adjust locking nuts (item 1 Figure 24) on all four corners so that the deck is sitting securely on all four blocks. Make sure that the slack is removed from the deck hangers and the deck lift foot lever is pushed back against the stop, then tighten the four leveling adjust locking nuts.
8.Carefully rotate the blades so they are facing front to rear (Figure 25).
9.Measure from the tip of the front blade to the flat surface and the tip of the rear blade to the flat surface (Figure 25). If the front blade tip is not “R” (see Block Height and Rake Table in Deck Leveling) lower than the rear blade tip, adjust the front deck hanger.
Figure 25
1. Blades front to rear | 2. Measure here |
10.When the
Pump Drive Belt Tension
Deck Belt Tension
Adjusting the Parking Brake
Service Interval: Every 500 hours
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.Setup the machine to be pushed by hand (see Drive Wheel Release Valves in the Operation section).
5.Raise the back of the machine up and support the machine with jack stands.
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