Figure 93
Bottom View of Machine
1. Filter locations
6.
Apply a thin coat of hydraulic oil to the rubber
gasket on the replacement filter
7.
Install the replacement hydraulic filter.
8.
Install the pump drive belt and the mower belt.
9.
Remove the jack stands and lower the machine
(Figure
92).
10.
Add oil to the hydraulic reservoir and check for
any leaks.
11.
Clean up any spilled oil.
12.
Start the engine and let it run for about two
minutes to purge air from the system. Stop the
engine and check for leaks.
13.
Check the oil level while the oil is cold.
14.
If required, add oil to the hydraulic reservoir. Do
not overfill.
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2. Hydraulic filter
(Figure
93).
Mower Deck
Maintenance
Leveling the Mower Deck
Setting Up the Machine
Note:
Ensure that the mower deck is leveled before
matching the height of cut (HOC).
1.
Position the machine on a flat surface.
2.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the neutral-locked
position and set the parking brake.
3.
Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
4.
Check the tire pressure of the drive tires. If
needed, adjust the pressure to 90 kPa (13 psi)
5.
Position the mower to the 76 mm (3 inch)
height-of-cut position.
Leveling the Deck
1.
Position the mower on a flat surface.
2.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
3.
Check the tire pressure in the drive tires. Proper
inflation pressure for tires is 90 kPa (13 psi).
Adjust if necessary.
4.
Position the transport lock in the latching
position.
5.
Push the deck lift pedal all the way forward and
the deck will latch at the 14 cm (5-1/2 inch)
transport position
1. Deck-lift pedal
2. Height-of-cut pin
63
(Figure
94).
Figure 94
3. Transport lock
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