SERVICE TRANSMISSION
A
MX9244
5.Move control levers to neutral position. The wheels should stop rotating. If the wheels continue to rotate, adjust the neutral adjustment knob(s) (A), located on each side of the seat, until wheel(s) stop rotating.
B
MX9250
6.Adjust neutral switch activator bolt(s) (B) as needed. The switches should be engaged when the control levers are in the neutral position.
7.Shut engine off.
8.Lower the machine to the ground.
Removing and Installing Traction Drive Belt
1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
2.Remove mower deck drive belt.
B
A
MX9216
Picture Note: Drive belt routing as viewed from the top of machine.
3.Disconnect tension spring (A) from the anchor pin.
4.Remove drive belt (B).
5.Install new drive belt (B).
6.Connect tension spring (A) to anchor pin.
7.Install mower deck drive belt.
Bleeding Hydraulic System
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids.
Use caution when filling and draining hydraulic oil. During periods of machine operation, the hydraulic oil reservoir can get hot. Allow engine and oil reservoir to cool before servicing.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Contamination of hydraulic fluid could cause transmission damage or failure. Do not open oil reservoir cap unless absolutely necessary.
Severe or unusual conditions may require a more frequent service interval.
NOTE: Whenever hydraulic components are removed from the system, hoses are disconnected, or the system has been drained, trapped air must be removed from the hydraulic system.
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