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Checking and Cleaning the
Hydraulic Units
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Disengage the PTO and engage the parking
brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Move the seat forward.
4.
Clean the debris and grass from the hydraulic
units
(Figure
75).
5.
Position the seat.
Figure 75
1. Hydraulic units
Brake Maintenance
Adjusting the Parking
Brake
Service Interval: After the first 100 hours
Every 500 hours thereafter
Check to make sure the brake is adjusted properly
before adjusting.
Note:
Perform this procedure also after removing or
replacing a brake component.
1.
Drive the machine onto a level surface.
2.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the neutral-locked
position and engage the parking brake.
3.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop.
4.
Raise the back of the machine up and support
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the machine with jack stands.
DANGER
Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail
to support machine and cause a serious
injury.
• Use jack stand when supporting
machine.
• Do not use hydraulic jacks.
5.
Remove the rear tires from the machine.
6.
Remove any debris from the brake area.
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7.
Rotate the drive wheel release handle to the
released position. Refer to
Wheel Release Valves (page
8.
Check to see if there is a visible gap between
the L-bracket and the linkage stop
53
Using the Drive
31).
(Figure
76).
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