Drive System
Maintenance
Adjusting the Tracking
The tracking knob is located under the seat.
Rotating this knob allows fine tuning adjustments so that
the machine tracks straight with the drive levers in the full
forward position.
1. Run the machine at 3/4 speed for at least 5 minutes to
bring the hydraulic fluid up to operating temperature.
Stop the machine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Unlatch the seat and tilt the seat forward to gain access
to the tracking knob. Refer to
(page
22).
4. Rotate the knob toward the right to steer right and
rotate toward the left to steer left.
5. Adjust in 1/8 turn increments until the machine tracks
straight.
6. Check and ensure the machine does not creep when it
is in neutral with the parking brake disengaged
50).
Figure 50
1. Tracking knob
Checking the Tire Pressure
Service Interval: Every 40 hours
Maintain the air pressure in the rear tires at 103 kPa (15 psi).
Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut. Check the tires
when they are cold to get the most accurate pressure reading.
Note: The rear tire is a semi-pneumatic tire and does not
require air-pressure maintenance.
Unlatching the Seat
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Figure 51
Note: Do not add any type of tire liner or foam fill material
to the tires.
Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts
Service Interval: After the first 100 hours
Every 500 hours
Check and torque the wheel lug nuts to 122 to 129 N-m (90
to 95 ft-lb).
Checking the Wheel Hub Nuts
Service Interval: After the first 100 hours
Every 500 hours
Check and ensure that the torque of the slotted nut is 373 to
475 N-m (275 to 350 ft-lb).
Adjusting the Caster Pivot
Bearings
Service Interval: Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
first)
1. Move the speed control lever to the N
to stop the machine.
2. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, stop the
engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
3. Remove the dust cap from the caster and tighten the
locknut
(Figure 52
and
4. Tighten the locknut until the spring washers are flat and
then back off a 1/4 turn to properly set the pre-load on
the bearings
(Figure 52
Important: Make sure that the spring washers
are installed correctly as shown in
Figure
53.
5. Install the dust cap.
position
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Figure
53).
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53).
Figure 52
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