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2.
Remove the lock nut (a) securing one of
the front gauge wheel (b) to the deck.
Remove the front gauge wheel (b), hex
screw (c) and spacer (d). See Figure 4-12.
(b)
(a)
(e)
Figure 4-12
NOTE: There are a pair of front gauge
wheels on the nose of the 54" and 60"
decks.
3.
Insert the hex screw (c) into the one of
three index holes in the front gauge
wheel bracket (e) that will give the front
gauge wheel (b) a 1⁄4-1⁄2" clearance with
the ground.
4.
Note the index hole of the just adjusted
front gauge wheel (b), and adjust the
other front gauge wheel (b) into the
respective index hole of the other front
gauge wheel bracket (e).
Drive Control Lever Stop Adjustment
When the drive control levers are both fully
extended forward to the full-speed position
and the tractor drifts left or right, the drive
control lever stop adjustment can be adjusted
to sync the wheel speeds. To perform the
adjustment, proceed as follows:
1.
Identify the side that the tractor is
drifting to and adjust the opposite
drive control lever. If the tractor drifts
right, adjust the left control lever down
(decrease speed) and vice versa.
2.
Locate the drive control lever stop
adjustment bolts (a) on the front of the
seat frame. See Figure 4-13.
(a)
Figure 4-13
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3.
To decrease the forward speed, turn the
drive control lever stop adjustment bolts (a)
clockwise. To increase the forward speed,
turn the drive control lever stop adjustment
bolts (a) counter-clockwise. Turn the bolt
in the necessary direction 1⁄ 4 -turn at a time.
After turning the drive control lever stop
adjustment bolts (a), check the adjustment
by driving the tractor.
4.
Continue the adjustment until the wheel
(d)
speeds are in sync and the tractor drives
straight with the drive control levers
fully extended forward in the full-speed
position.
Adjusting the Deck Latch Lever
(c)
If the deck latch lever does not stay engaged,
adjust as follows:
1.
Loosen -- but do not remove -- the two
hex screws (a) and flange lock nuts (a) that
secure the handle (b) to right lift arm (c).
See Figure 4-14. The handle has two slotted
holes (d) to allow for the adjustment.
(d)
(a)
(c)
(a)
(d)
Figure 4-14
2.
Lift the deck lift handle into the highest
mowing position (e). See the Controls &
Operation section.
3.
With the deck lift handle in the highest
mowing position (e) re-tighten the hex
screws and flange lock nuts loosened
in Step 1. Torque the hardware to 180
in-lbs.
Off-Season Storage
Riding Mower Storage
If your riding mower is not going to be operated
for an extended period of time (30 days to
approximately six months), the riding mower
should be prepared for storage. Store the riding
mower in a dry and protected location. If stored
outside, cover the riding mower (including
the tires) to protect it from the elements. The
procedures outlined below should be performed
whenever the riding mower is placed in storage.
1.
Change the engine oil and filter
following the instructions provided in
the Engine Operator's Manual.
WARNING! Never store the
riding mower with fuel in the
tank indoors or in poorly
ventilated enclosures, where fuel
fumes may reach an open flame,
spark or pilot light as on a
furnace, water heater, clothes
dryer, etc.
(b)
(e)
2.
Service the engine as instructed in the
separate Engine Operator's Manual.
3.
Engines stored between 30 and 90
days need to be treated with a gasoline
stabilizer and engines stored over 90
days need to be drained of fuel to prevent
deterioration and gum from forming in
fuel system or on essential carburetor
parts. If the gasoline in your engine
deteriorates during storage, you may need
to have the carburetor, and other fuel
system components, serviced or replaced.
WARNING: Drain fuel only into
an approved container outdoors,
away from an open flame. Allow
engine to cool. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and
other sources of ignition prior to
draining fuel.
3.
Remove the spark plugs and pour
approximately one ounce of oil into
each cylinder. Crank the engine one or
two turns to spread the oil evenly on the
cylinder walls. Replace the spark plugs.
4.
Clean the engine and the entire riding
mower thoroughly.
NOTE: Use of a pressure washer or
garden hose is not recommended to
clean your riding mower. They may
cause damage to electrical components,
spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine.
The use of water will result in shortened
life and reduce serviceability.
5.
Sharpen the blades so that the mower
will be ready to use when needed.
6.
Protect the metal surfaces. Repair
scratches with the appropriate touch-up
spray paint. Brush a rust preventive oil
on any unpainted surfaces including the
pulleys and blades. (Be careful not to get
any oil on the drive belts.)
7.
Clean and fully charge the battery, then
disconnect the negative cable at the
battery to prevent possible discharge.
Recharge the battery periodically when
in storage.
NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed
to prolonged periods of sub-freezing
temperatures. Store in a cool, dry location
where temperatures are above freezing.
8.
Lubricate all lubrication points.
9.
Jack the mower up and store it on blocks
to take the weight off of the tires.
Removing the Riding Mower from
Storage
1.
Check the engine oil.
2.
Fully charge the battery, lower riding
mower off blocks, and inflate the tires to
the recommended pressure.
3.
Remove the spark plugs and wipe them
off. Using the starter, crank the engine
to pump the excess oil out of the spark
plug holes. Replace the spark plugs and
the ignition leads.
4.
If drained before storing, fill the fuel tank
with clean, fresh gasoline.
5.
Check the level of the engine oil in the
crankcase and the hydraulic reservoir tank.
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