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- Page 1 NEW HOLLAND OPERATOR’S MANUAL 42in Rear Discharge Mower for GT--A Series Lawn and Garden Tractors Model No. 716523006—T05BA0001 & Up Publications Number: 87040116 10/2004...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Page Introduction ....... . Safety and Instruction Decals ....Setup . -
Page 3: Safety And Instruction Decals
Safety and Instruction Decals This machine meets or exceeds the B71.1-1998 specifications of the American National Standards Institute, in effect at the time of production. However, improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER—“personal safety instruction.”... -
Page 4: Setup
Setup Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position. Loose Parts Note: Use the chart below to identify parts used for assembly. Description Qty. Mower belt Route the mower belt. Pulley box Install the mower. PTO drive belt Routing the Mower Belt Route the mower belt as shown in Fig. - Page 5 m--3514 m--5510 Figure 5 Figure 4 1. Slots in the side mounting 3. Front--to--rear adjustment brackets (2) 1. Quick attach latches 5. Belt tension adjustment knob 2. Belt guide 2. Pulley box 6. Belt tension indicators 3. Idler pulley 7. Quick attach buttons (one 4.
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Page 6: Attaching The Pto Drive Belt
Caution Movement of the attachment lift between the mower mounting brackets and the attachment lift arms can injure a person when aligning the deck with the lift arms. • Keep hands away from moving parts while operating the attachment lift. •... - Page 7 5. Hang the belt over the mower, then thread it forward through the belt guide (Fig. 11) on the mower. m--5511 Figure 9 1. Belt tension release arm 4. Seating position for tension arm 2. Belt tension indicators m--3457 5. Belt tension released 3.
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Page 8: Adjusting The Mower
D. Swing the tension release arm into the pulley box and seat it by moving it into the position shown in Figure 9. 9. Loosen the belt guide bolt (Fig. 13). m--3474 Figure 14 1. Height-of-cut lever 3. High 2. Quadrant 4. - Page 9 Front m--3514 Figure 16 1. Front to rear adjustment rod m--3526 Figure 15 Adjusting the Side-to-Side Blade Cut 1. Blade oriented front to 3. Rotate front tip to rear rear and measure This optional adjustment is available if necessary to 2.
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Page 10: Removing The Mower
Adjusting the Blade Slope for Transport 3. Loosen the nuts on the cams, rotate the cams to the proper position, then tighten the cam nuts. Because the attachment lift is used when the PTO drive is 4. Start the tractor and raise the attachment lift. engaged, you must adjust the transport blade slope to extend the PTO drive belt life. - Page 11 m--5511 m--3457 Figure 19 Figure 21 1. Belt tension release arm 3. Belt tension released 1. Mid quick attach button 2. Mid quick attach lever 2. Belt tension adjustment knob 10. Pull the two spring loaded J-pins from the deck lift arms and twist them slightly so that they stay disengaged 7.
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Page 12: Operation
m--3436 Figure 24 1. Rear transaxle cover m--5511 Figure 23 Operating Tips 1. Front quick attach button 2. Front quick attach latches (one on each side) 3. Pulley box • For best mowing and maximum air circulation, operate the engine at the fastest throttle position. 12. -
Page 13: Maintenance
• If you must stop while mowing, a clump of grass • Keep the blade sharp. A sharp blade cuts cleanly clippings may drop onto your lawn. To avoid this, move without tearing or shredding the grass blades. Tearing onto a previously mowed area with the blades engaged and shredding slows growth and increases the chance of and then raise the attachment to disperse the clippings disease. - Page 14 Inspecting the Blades 1. Inspect the cutting edges (Fig. 25). 2. If the edges are not sharp or have nicks, remove the blades and sharpen them. 3. Inspect the blades, especially the curved area (Fig. 25). 4. If you notice any damage, wear, or a slot forming in this area (Fig.
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Page 15: Greasing The Blade Spindles
Checking PTO Drive Belt 3. If the blade is not balanced, file some metal off the back side of the blade. Tension 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the blade is balanced. Check the PTO drive belt tension after 5 hours of operating with a new belt, then every 50 hours or once a year, Installing the Blades whichever occurs first. -
Page 16: Replacing The Blade Drive Belt
Storage • Cut tall grass and weeds with the mower in its highest position, making a second pass cutting at desired height. 1. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the engine’s • Regularly clean the mower of any buildup of grass cylinder head fins and blower housing. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action Abnormal vibration. 1. A blade is bent or unbalanced. 1. Install new blades. 2. A blade mounting bolt is loose. 2. Tighten the blade mounting bolts. 3. The engine mounting bolts are 3. Tighten the engine mounting loose. - Page 18 Problem Possible Causes Corrective Action PTO drive belt comes off of 1. The belt tension is incorrect. 1. Adjust the belt tension. pulleys,slips or fails. f il 2. The mower level is incorrect. 2. Adjust the mower level. 3. The blade slope in transport is 3.
- Page 20 Publications No. 87040116 Form No. 3326-550 CNH America LLC, Racine, WI Printed in U.S.A.