MOWER OPERATION (CONT'D)
PULL UP TO ENGAGE
PUSH DOWN TO DISENGAGE
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When PTO is engaged or (possibly) disengaged, a squealing sound from the underside of the machine is normal. It is caused by the electric clutch plates meshing as the mower comes up to speed. For best equipment life, engage the clutch with the engine at 3/4 throttle, not under full load.
WARNING:
To avoid serious bodily injury and damage to the transmission, the machine must be at a full stop before shifting between gears or shifting between forward and reverse.
5.Shift the transmission into gear for the desired mowing speed.
Top speed is suggested only for transport!
6.While squeezing the steering brake levers with both hands, release both neutral latches.
7.When the steering brake levers are released, the machine will travel straight. To make a right turn, squeeze the RH lever. To turn left, squeeze the LH lever.
8.TO STOP, squeeze both levers, lock the neutral latches, and shift the transmission into neutral.
CUTTER DECK BELT ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION:
Stop engine and remove the key from the ignition before making any adjustments. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before beginning work.
1.Remove the belt cover.
2.Adjust the cutter deck drive belt using a belt tension gauge. Adjust the belt so that the belt moves 1/2" with 10 pounds of pressure. Adjust the tension by tightening or loosening the
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"J" BOLT
NUT
WASHER
CUTTER DECK DRIVE BELT TENSION |
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ALIGNMENT IDLER - L.H. | SC400G |
Figure 1. Deck Drive Belt Adjustment
Due to initial belt stretch and to prevent the belt from slipping, check this adjustment after the first 2 hours, 4 hours and 8 hours of operation.
3.Adjust the RH blade drive belt using a belt tension gauge. Adjust the belt so that the belt moves 1/2" with 10 pounds of pressure. Adjust the tension by tightening or loosening the
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WASHER
NUT
SC401G
Figure 2. Cutter Deck Belt Adjustment R.H.
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