c)OPC lever setscrews.

d)Shoulder bolts in ends of speed control crank.

e)Between the fuel tank studs and the fuel tanks.

f)Between the shifter lever and the knob.

Adhesives such as “Loctite RC/609 or RC/680” or “Fel-Pro Pro-Lock Retaining I or Retaining II” are used on the following:

a) OPC lever hubs and cross-shaft

NOTE: Care must be used not to bond the bearing, next to each OPC hub, to the cross shaft which could cause binding of the OPC levers and erratic operation.

b)Transmission drive pulley on the engine PTO shaft.

5.1.20An anti-seize compound is used on the following locations:

a)On the blade drive pulley hub, located on the engine PTO shaft (this allows for ease of removal of the pulley).

b)Between the cutter housing spindles and the sheaves.

5.1.21Dielectric grease is used on all blade type electrical connections to prevent corrosion and loss of contact.

5.2ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could start the engine.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Remove the key from the ignition switch and pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside so it does not accidentally contact the spark plug(s).

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

The engine can become very hot.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Allow the engine to cool completely before service or making repairs around the engine area.

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