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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Hydro Midsize Before using machine for the first time, check engine Never operate the equipment in wet grass. Always and hydraulic fluid levels and lubricate all points. be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk;...
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Hydro Midsize Stop the engine: slopes, rests with the operator. • whenever you leave the mower; • Use lower speeds and exercise extreme caution • before refuelling. on slopes and especially in sharp turns to prevent tipping and loss of control. Use extra caution when s) Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blades changing direction on slopes.
CONTROLS Hydro Midsize SPEED SELECTOR (E) The speed selector levers in the center of the control panel set the maximum forward and reverse speeds. The further the levers are moved forward, the faster the maximum preset speed. The levers must be moved forward for both forward and reverse speeds.
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CONTROLS Hydro Midsize TRACTION CONTROL LEVERS (G) TRACTION LOCKS (H) The traction locks provide a neutral position when pulled back and locked with traction control levers. To release: pull the traction control levers up enough to push forward on the locks. NOTE: •...
MACHINE OPERATION Hydro Midsize BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE: • Disengage cutterdeck drive. • Traction levers are positively locked in neutral. • Parking brake is on and speed selector is in neutral. 1. Check the engine oil level and add if necessary. Open the fuel valve under the fuel tank. Set the traction levers in the neutral position and the PTO switch to the off position.
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MACHINE OPERATION Hydro Midsize DRIVING THE MACHINE IN TRANSPORT 1. With the PTO switch disengaged, and the operator present controls depressed, move the speed selector lever to give the required forward speed. 2. Release the traction lever locks and gradually engage both traction control levers together. NOTE: Engaging only one traction lever will cause the machine to turn to one side.
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MACHINE OPERATION Hydro Midsize PUSHING THE MACHINE WITH THE ENGINE STOPPED: Open dump valve V on each pump by turning counter clockwise two revolutions. Move the machine and close dump valve V by turning clockwise until valve is firmly seated.
HEIGHT OF CUT Hydro Midsize Make all adjustments with the engine shut off, spark 2. CUTTERDECK BLADE SPINDLES plug wire disconnected and mower drive disengaged. NOTE: See MAINTENANCE section of the Setup, FIXED CUTTERDECK HEIGHT OF CUT Parts & Maintenance manual for blade removal and replacement procedures.
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HEIGHT OF CUT Hydro Midsize SETTING CUTTERDECK HEIGHT CUTTERDECK POSITION 1. Support rear of power unit. 2. Place blocks under both outside edges of cutter- deck at B. See Block chart below. " 5 " 5 " " " 5 "...
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HEIGHT OF CUT Hydro Midsize FIXED CUTTERDECK HEIGHT OF CUT 4109861 A(1/8") NUMBER OF SPACERS BETWEEN SPINDLE B(1/4") AND BLADE (1/4" THICK) C(1/2") CUTTING HEIGHT UPPER BOLT POSITION 1.375 1.625 1.875 2.125 2.375 2.625 2.875 3.125 3.375 3.625 3.875 4.125 4.375 4.625 NOTE: Use only these combinations of settings.
BELT REPLACEMENT Hydro Midsize PTO BELT 1. Rotate idler arm using a 3/8" ratchet or breaker bar and remove belt. CUTTERDECK BELT 1. Remove PTO belt. 2. Rotate idler arm using a 3/8" ratchet or breaker bar and remove belt. 3.
ADJUSTMENTS Hydro Midsize TRACTION DRIVE HYDROSTAT ADJUSTMENTS: The following adjustments must be done in order. STEP 1 - Set Neutral Neutral is set at the factory. If it should require adjustment, raise the wheels off the ground by setting the machine on jackstands or blocks. Disconnect the traction control rod A and speed control rod R at each pump end.
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ADJUSTMENTS Hydro Midsize Speed Control Lever Friction The speed control lever is held where set by friction pads. If the setting will not hold, tighten nuts E to increase friction on the speed control lever. Adjust Knob D to get machine to track in a straight line.
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ADJUSTMENTS Hydro Midsize Make all adjustments with the engine shut off, spark plug wire disconnected and mower drive disengaged. OPERATOR PRESENT CONTROLS The operator present (OP) controls should be ad- justed to control the operation of the plunger of the operator present switch (located under the right side of the control panel).
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ADJUSTMENTS Hydro Midsize TRACK WIDTH ADJUSTMENT The track width originally set from the factory can be increased an additional 3-1/4" overall by performing the following steps. 1. Loosen wheel lug nuts on both drive tires. 2. Raise rear of unit so that drive tires are off the ground.
SPECIFICATIONS Hydro Midsize POWER UNITS CUTTERDECKS CONTROLS: CONSTRUCTION: Throttle, choke, PTO switch, speed selector levers, 10 and 7 gauge steel deck welded single unit, baffled key switch, operator present, traction levers (1 per for high velocity air flow, large discharge opening with wheel), parking brake.
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SPECIFICATIONS Hydro Midsize , 5G , 6G , 8G " 7 " 5 " 4 " 5 " 8 " 5 " 5 " 5 " 5 " 8 " 5 " 8 t f i t f i t f i t f i t f i t f i...
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SPECIFICATIONS Hydro Midsize ENGINES 933307G, MODEL NUMBER 933305G 934306G 935308G 935309G 934307G, MANUFACTURER KAWASAKI KAWASAKI KAWASAKI KAWASAKI KAWASAKI MODEL FS481VV FS541V FS541V FS600V FS600V CYLINDERS COOLING FUEL Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline Gasoline 2.9" X 2.8" 2.9" X 2.8" 2.9" X 2.8" 2.9"...
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