Figure 86
Bottom view of the machine
1. Filter locations
6. Apply a thin coat of hydraulic fluid 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
85).
10. Add fluid to the hydraulic reservoir and check for any
leaks.
11. Clean up any spilled fluid.
12. Start the engine and let it run for about 2 minutes to
purge air from the system.
13. Shut off the engine and check for leaks.
14. Check the fluid level while the fluid is cold.
15. If required, add fluid to the hydraulic reservoir.
Note: Do not overfill.
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2. Hydraulic filter
(Figure
86).
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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 mower on a flat surface.
2. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the
motion-control levers to the
and set the parking brake.
3. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
4. Check tire pressure of the drive tires. If needed, adjust
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. Shut off 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 the
tire pressure 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 140 mm (5-1/2 inch) transport
position
(Figure
58
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NEUTRAL
LOCK
87).
position