Checking the Tire Pressure
Service Interval: Every 50 hours/Monthly (whichever
comes first)
Maintain the air pressure in the rear tires at 83-97 kPa (12-14
psi). Uneven tire pressure can cause an uneven cut.
Note: The front tires are semi-pneumatic tires and do not
require air pressure maintenance.
Adjusting the Caster Pivot
Bearing
Service Interval: Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
first)
1. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move the
motion control levers to the neutral locked position
and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Remove the dust cap from caster and tighten lock nut
(Figure 57).
4. Tighten the locknut until the spring washers are flat and
then back off a 1/4 turn to properly set the pre-load on
the bearings (Figure 57).
Important: Make sure spring washers are
installed correctly as shown in Figure 57.
5. Install the dust cap (Figure 57).
Figure 56
1. Spring Washers
2. Lock Nut
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Figure 57
3. Dust Cap