Maintenance
Thread Locking Adhesives
Thread locking adhesives such as “Loctite 242” or
•ROPS spring pin housing.
•Sheave and clutch retaining bolt in the end of engine crankshaft.
•Hydro cross member mounting bolts
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 24 and Figure 25). If both measurements are not within 3/16 inch (5 mm), an adjustment is required; continue with this procedure.
Figure 24
48 and 52 Inch Decks
1. Blades side to side | 2. Measure here |
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