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Moving the Machine Manually
CAUTION: Avoid injury! With the free-wheeling valve open,
the machine will have unrestricted motion.
•The machine may free-wheel out of control if the free-
wheeling valve is opened with the machine on an incline.
•Park the machine on a level surface before opening the
free-wheeling valve.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Transmission damage may occur if
the machine is moved or towed incorrectly:
• Move unit by hand only.
• Do not use another vehicle to move unit.
• Do not tow unit.
1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
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2.Turn free-wheeling valves (A) one full turn counterclockwise (open
position).
3.Unlock park brake.
4.Push machine to desired location. Due to internal hydraulic system
resistance, the machine will move slowly.
5.Turn free-wheeling valves one full turn clockwise (closed position).
Tighten valve to 11 N•m (100 lb-in).
6.Lock park brake.
Service Intervals
Servicing Your Machine
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Operating in extreme conditions
may require more frequent service intervals:
• Engine components may become dirty or plugged when
operating in extreme heat, dust or other severe conditions.
• Engine oil and spark plugs may lose efficiency if vehicle is
operated constantly at slow or low engine speeds or with
frequent short trips.
Please use the following timetables to perform routine maintenance on
your machine.
SERVICE INTERVALS
NOTE: The following initial break-in items must be performed and
verified to validate the warranty (dealer service invoice accepted).
Break-In (After First 8 Hours of Operation)
Change engine oil and filter.
Check drive belt tension.
Check mower deck drive belt tension (36-Inch Mower Deck).
Check engine-to-deck drive belt tension (48-Inch Mower Deck).
Check spindle drive belt tension (48-Inch Mower Deck).
Check transmission neutral adjustment.
Check wheel nut torque.
Check and adjust (as needed) park brake.
Remove debris from the underside of the mower deck.
Every 25 Hours or Weekly (Whichever Comes First)
Grease spindle bearings (three places).
Lubricate front caster wheels.
Lubricate front caster wheel spindles.
Remove debris from the underside of the mower deck.
Every 50 Hours or Weekly (Whichever Comes First)
Change engine oil and filter. See the engine manufacturer's owner's
manual provided with your machine for the complete procedure.
Grease caster wheel spindle bearings (two places).
Remove debris from the underside of the mower deck.
Check drive belt tension.
Check tire pressure.
Clean engine air filter.
Check wheel nut torque.
Every 160 Hours or Monthly (Whichever Comes First)
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Check transmission oil level.
Spray lubricate mower deck idler pulley pivots.
Spray lubricate pump control linkage.
Spray lubricate control lever pivot shafts (two places).
Spray lubricate throttle cable.
Spray lubricate choke control cable.
Annually
Inspect all spindle bearings (4). Replace as needed.
Inspect all mower deck idler pulleys. Replace as needed.
Remove and inspect caster wheel roller bearings; clean and pack with
grease. Replace as needed.
Inspect drive belts. Replace as needed. Run-in and adjust tension.
Clean power unit.
Check all bolts and nuts; tighten as needed.
Replace spark plugs.
Service Lubrication
Grease
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! If operating outside that temperature
range, contact your Servicing dealer for a special-use grease.
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