ADJUSTMENTS - CONT’D
Drive Belt Replacement
CAUTION:
When replacing the drive system belt use ex- treme caution. The idler arm is under spring tension.
Remove the two 1/4" nuts on the belt guard and remove the guard. To remove the old belt, use a 1/2" drive breaker bar and insert it into the square hole on the idler arm. Pull the idler arm down until the belt becomes slack and can be removed easily from the idler pulley. Slowly move the idler arm up until the stop bolt rests against the hydraulic tank support. Remove the old belt and mount the new belt around the engine drive pulley and the two pump pulleys. Feed the belt up toward the idler pulley.
Pull the idler arm down so that the new belt can easily be mounted on the idler pulley. Slowly move the idler arm up until the belt is firmly engaged. Remove the breaker bar and remount the belt guard. Check to ensure that the belt is riding properly in all pulleys.
Hand Control Handle Position
The position of the hand control handles can be adjusted for operator comfort. Loosen the bolts holding the handle to the lever bar just enough to allow movement of the handle. Adjust to position most comfortable for operator. Retighten bolts.
INITIAL RUN, INSPECTION, AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Check that all belts are routed correctly.
2.Check cutter blade drive belts for correct tension.
3.Make sure the engine oil level (10W30) is at FULL on the dipstick. When performing oil changes, fill the engine to the full mark on the engine dipstick.
(Approximately 2 quarts will be needed for Kohler engines) DO NOT OVERFILL.
4.Check the oil level (SAE 20W50) in the hydraulic reservoir. The reservoir is under the seat. The oil level should be 2" below the top of the tank. When performing oil changes, fill the reservoir until 2" below top of tank. (Approximately 4 quarts will be needed) DO NOT OVERFILL.
5.Check that all fasteners are tightened properly. Make sure all safety devices are in place and working correctly.
WARNING:
Gasoline is highly flammable. Be careful when filling tank. Do not fill tank while engine is run- ning or hot from operation. Extinguish open flames, matches, and smoking materials be- fore filling tank. Do not overfill tank. Wipe up all gasoline spills.
6.Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh,
7.Check the safety interlock system. With the operator on the seat, the engine must not start unless the control handles are in the neutral lock position and the cutter drive is disengaged.
IMPORTANT: If the engine is running, the engine must stop if the operator leaves the seat when one or both handles are in the drive position or the cutter drive is engaged.
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