C.Initial Adjustments
1. Check the fluid levels and tires:
Note:
These checks should be made daily,
before starting the engine.
a. Fuel: Using a good grade of unleaded,
regular gasoline (for a gasoline engine), fill
the fuel tank (beside the engine on the left
or right side of the mower). When the fuel
reaches one inch from the top of the tank,
stop. DO NOT OVERFILL. Space must be
left for expansion.
b. Engine Oil: (Filled at the factory before
shipment.) Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it
off and reinsert it. Pull it out again and read
the oil level. If it is below the operating
range, add oil through the fill tube using a
funnel to bring it up to the top of the operat-
ing range.
Note:
Gasoline Engine: Use SAE 10W30 or
SAE 10W40 engine oil, rated for service SJ.
Shell Rimula 15W40 is also recommended and
provides service SL and CI-4 plus.
c. Hydraulic Oil: (Filled at the factory before
shipment.) The hydraulic oil tank is located
beneath the operator’s seat. Always wipe
off the area around the oil tank fill neck
before checking the oil level to prevent dirt
from contaminating the oil. Remove the
cap and make sure the oil level is a 1/4”
below the oil tank fill neck. If the oil level is
low, fill with Shell Rimula 15W40 or equiva-
lent oil. Equivalent oil should meet GM Alli-
son C-4.
d. Tires: 8-10 psi Rear, 20-25 psi Front
Caster Tires
Note:
New tires are overinflated in order to
properly seat the bead to the rim. The normal
working pressure for the traction tires is 8-10
psi. The front caster wheels should be inflated
to 20-25 psi.
2. Check that all Nuts, Bolts and Screws are
Tight.
3. Check the tension of the deck drive belts.
a.
Remove the deck cover
b.
The tension of the deck drive belts are
maintained by a spring mechanism that
adjusts for wear and stretch.
c.
Examine the belts for cuts, fraying, and
excessive wear. Replace if any of these
are detected.
d.
Replace the deck cover.
4. Adjust the Mowing Deck: The cutting height
is set anywhere in the range of 1-1/2" to 5".
You may need to adjust the mowing deck to
achieve the proper angle for mowing. Follow