4.
Turn on the water supply.
5.
From the tractor operator's seat, start the engine and engage the PTO.
Allow to run as needed. Disengage the PTO and stop the engine.
6.
Turn off the water supply.
7.
Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to disconnect the
adapter from the nozzle.
8.
Repeat the previous steps to clean the deck using the nozzle at
the other end of the deck.
CLEANING THE SPINDLE PULLEYS
Once a month remove the belt covers to remove any accumulation of
grass clippings from around the spindle pulleys and V-belt. Clean more
often when mowing tall, dry grass.
USING THE TRANSMISSION BYPASS RODS
If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish to move the
tractor, the two hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with a bypass
rod that will allow you to manually move the tractor short distances.
CAUTION
Do not tow the tractor, even with the bypass rod engaged. Serious
transmission damage will result from doing so.
1.
From just in front of the two rear tires, locate the transmission
bypass rods. Refer to Figure 32.
RH Transmission
Bypass Rod
2.
Pull one rod toward the front of the tractor until the flange on the
rod is forward of the keyhole slot in the frame assembly.
3.
Lower the bypass rod into the keyhole slot and release so the rod
flange is against the front of the frame bracket.
4.
Repeat the above procedure to engage the other bypass rod on
the other side of the tractor.
5.
After moving the tractor, disengage both bypass rods. Lift the rod
and guide the flange of the rod back through the larger circular
opening of the keyhole, then release the rod.
NOTE: The tractor will not drive with the bypass rods in the engage
position.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Pull Out Bypass
Rod Then Lower
Into Slot
Keyhole Slot
Figure 32
ADJUSTMENTS
Adjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers
The RH and LH drive control levers can be adjusted up or down and
fore-and-aft for the comfort of the operator. Proper drive control lever
and seat adjustment will result in the following:
1.
In the neutral position with hands on the control levers, the opera-
tor's upper arms should be relaxed and approximately vertical and
the operator's forearms should be approximately horizontal.
2.
In the full forward position, the operator's back should stay in
contact with the seat back and the control levers should not
contact operator's legs.
3.
In the full reverse position, the control levers should not contact
the operator's legs or torso.
4.
Set the seat to the preferred operating position. The adjustment
lever is located under the front edge of the seat. The seat has five
inches of front-to-rear adjustment available.
5.
Check factory settings of control levers for the conditions listed
above.
NOTE: If control lever adjustments are required, height adjustments
should be made prior to angular adjustments.
To adjust the height of the drive control levers:
1.
Remove the nuts from the control lever mounting bolts. See
Figure 33.
Control Lever
Pivot Bracket
Flange
Lock Nuts
2.
Remove the bolts and control lever and reposition to the second
set of holes in the mounting block.
3.
Reinstall the bolts and nuts, and tighten to 28-34 ft-lbs.
4.
If angular adjustments are also required, nuts can be tightened
until snug at this point.
5.
The same adjustments should be made to both sides of the mower.
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Height
Adjustment
Holes
Carriage
Bolts
Figure 33