Checking and Cleaning the
Hydraulic-Unit Shrouds
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO) and
engage the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Move the seat forward.
4.
Clean the debris and grass from the
hydraulic-unit shrouds
5.
Position the seat.
Figure 76
1. Hydraulic-unit shrouds
(Figure
76).
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Brake Maintenance
Adjusting the Parking
Brake
Service Interval: After the first 100 hours
Every 500 hours thereafter
Note:
This procedure must be followed after the
first 100 hours or when a brake component has been
removed or replaced.
1.
Drive the machine onto a level surface.
2.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, and engage the parking brake.
3.
Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop, and remove the key.
4.
Raise the back of the machine and support the
machine with jack stands.
DANGER
Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail
to support machine and cause a serious
injury.
• Use jack stands when supporting
machine.
• Do not use hydraulic jacks.
5.
Remove the rear tires from the machine.
6.
Remove any debris from the brake area.
7.
Rotate the drive-wheel release handle to
the released position; refer to
Drive-Wheel-Release Valves (page
8.
Check to see if there is a visible gap between
the L-bracket and the linkage stop
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Using the
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(Figure
77).