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Important:
Use the fluid specified in
Hydraulic System Specifications (page 49)
equivalent. Other fluids could cause system
damage.
Important:
Monitor the level of fluid in the
hydraulic tank so that you do not overfill it.
13.
Tighten the vent plugs.
14.
Install the hydraulic-tank cap.
15.
Install the fuel tank.
16.
Start the engine and let it run for about 2 minutes
to purge air from the system.
17.
Shut off the engine and check for leaks.
Note:
If 1 or both wheels do not drive, refer to
Bleeding the Hydraulic System (page
Bleeding the Hydraulic
System
The traction system is self-bleeding, however, it may
be necessary to bleed the system if fluid is changed
or after work is performed on the system.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, 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.
Raise the rear of the machine onto jack stands
high enough to raise the drive wheels off the
ground.
4.
Start the engine and move the throttle control to
the idle position.
Note:
If the drive wheel does not rotate, assist
the purging of the system by carefully rotating
the tire in the forward direction.
5.
Check the hydraulic fluid level as it drops, and
add fluid as required to maintain the proper level.
6.
Repeat this procedure for the opposite wheel.
Mower Deck
or
Maintenance
Blade Safety
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece of
the blade could be thrown toward you or bystanders,
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
•
Inspect the blades periodically for wear or damage.
•
Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the
blades or wear gloves, and use caution when
servicing the blades. Only replace or sharpen the
blades; never straighten or weld them.
•
51).
Always inspect the machine to ensure that the
blades and blade bolts are not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets
to preserve balance.
•
On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating 1
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
Servicing the Cutting
Blades
To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades
sharp. For convenient sharpening and replacement,
keep extra blades on hand.
Before Inspecting or Servicing the
Blades
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and
disconnect the spark-plug wires from the spark
plugs.
Inspecting the Blades
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Inspect the cutting edges
2.
If the edges are not sharp or have nicks, remove
and sharpen the blade; refer to
Blades (page
3.
Inspect the blades, especially in the curved area.
4.
If you notice any cracks, wear, or a slot forming
in this area, immediately install a new blade
(Figure
51
(Figure
52).
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77).
Sharpening the
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