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8.
Connect the attachment hydraulic hose couplers
to the hydraulic couplers on the traction unit rear
auxiliary hydraulic power kit.
Important:
Whenever the hydraulic hose
couplers are disconnected, make sure the
dust plugs are cleaned and then installed to
prevent contamination from entering either
hydraulic system.
5
Installing the Proximity
Switch
Parts needed for this procedure:
1
Proximity switch assembly
1
Sensor plate
2
Carriage bolt, 5/16 x 1-1/4 inch
2
Flange nut, 5/16 inch
Procedure
1.
Using the hole in the bottom of the front frame,
loosely mount the proximity switch with the
washers and jam nuts
1. Proximity switch
2. Jam nut and washer
3. Flange nut
2.
Loosely mount the sensor plate to the left lift
arm with 2 carriage bolts (5/16 x 1-1/4 inch) and
2 flange nuts.
Note:
Do not tighten the jam nuts at this time.
3.
Position the sensor plate as shown in
(Figure
14).
Figure 14
4. Carriage bolt
5. Sensor plate
Figure
Note:
Make sure the switch does not contact
the sensor plate.
4.
Start the machine, raise the blower, then stop
the machine.
5.
Adjust the sensor plate until it aligns with
the proximity switch and tighten the carriage
bolt nuts. Ensure that it does not contact the
proximity switch.
6.
Using the jam nuts, adjust the proximity switch
up or down until the gap between the switch
plunger and the sensor plate is 3.8 to 4.3 mm
(0.150 to 0.170 inch)
7.
Torque the jam nuts to 20 N∙m (15 ft-lb) when
the gap is attained.
1. 3.8 to 4.3 mm (0.150 to 0.170 inch) gap
8.
Connect the wires from the proximity switch
to the front attachment up switch on the
Groundsmaster 360 electrical accessory kit
9.
When the switch is adjusted correctly, the blower
should shut off if it is raised.
Note:
When the traction unit is converted back to
a mowing machine, the PTO will not come on when
the front attachment is in the fully raised position. To
engage the mower, the front attachment must be fully
lowered.
6
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Greasing the Machine
Parts needed for this procedure:
A/R
General Purpose Lithium Base Grease
14.
10
(Figure
15).
Figure 15
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