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Danger
The rotating, cooling fan and drive shaft can catch
fingers, hands, feet, hair, and loose clothing,
causing amputation or other severe injury.
• Do not operate the tractor without the drive
shaft cover in place.
• Keep fingers, hands and clothing clear of the
rotating, fan and drive shaft.
• Stop the engine and remove the ignition key
before performing maintenance.
4. Lubricate the three grease fittings (Fig. 34).
Figure 34
5. Replace and secure the cover.
6. Grease the fitting on the brake pedal (Fig. 35).
Figure 35
7. If your tractor has manual steering, put one pump of
grease into the steering housing (from underneath the
frame) (Fig. 36).
Maintaining the Tire Pressure
Check the pressure at the valve stem after every 25
operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first
(Fig. 37). Check the tires when they are cold to get the
most accurate pressure reading. If the tire pressure is low,
fill the tire to the following pressure:
Pressure: 20 psi (138 kPa) front and rear
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1. Valve stem
Servicing the Brake
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Check the parking brake before each use. If the parking
brake does not hold securely, adjust it.
Checking the Brake
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the
PTO, put the High-Low range lever in the neutral
position.
2. Set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
3. Push the tractor forward.
The rear wheels must lock and skid. If the wheels turn
and do not lock, adjust the brake; refer to Adjusting
the Brake.
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Figure 36
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Figure 37
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