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
(Figure
93).
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.
Mower Deck
Maintenance
Leveling the Mower Deck
Setting up the Machine
Note:
Ensure that the mower deck is level before
matching the height of cut (HOC).
1.
Position the mower on a flat surface.
2.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, and engage 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.
5.
If needed, adjust to 90 kPa (13 psi).
6.
Position the mower to the 76 mm (3 inches)
height-of-cut position.
Leveling the Deck
1.
Position the mower on a flat surface.
2.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
remove the key, and engage the parking brake.
3.
Check the tire pressure in the drive tires.
Note:
Proper inflation pressure for the tires is
90 kPa (13 psi).
4.
Position the transport lock in the latching
position.
5.
Push the deck-lift pedal all the way forward
and the deck latches at the 14 cm (5-1/2 inch)
transport position
65
EUTRAL
(Figure
95).
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