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SETUP, PARTS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL HYDRO MIDSIZE Power Unit Models: 630322 Power Unit 15HP Kawasaki Hydro 630323 Power Unit 17HP Kawasaki Hydro 630324 Power Unit 21HP Kawasaki Hydro ES 630328 Power Unit 17HP Kawasaki Hydro ES (Operation & Safety Manual: 2721849) WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury.
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Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize GENERAL NOTE: FRONT, REAR, RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND REFERENCES BELOW ARE WITH RESPECT TO AN OPERATOR AT THE CONTROLS. 1. UNCRATE - Place both power unit and cutterdeck crates on a level surface. Remove sides and top from both the power unit and cutterdeck crates.
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Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize 4. Unbolt upper handle B from shipping bracket C. Unbolt shipping bracket C from lower handle D. Retain fasteners removed for later use. 5. Bolt upper handle B to lower handle D with (2) 3/8-16 X 1" bolts and nuts at location E using fasteners removed in the previous step and (2) 3/8-16 X 1-1/2"...
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Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize 7. Unbolt shipping bracket from crate. 8. Open the bypass valves X on each pump by rotating handle counter-clockwise two revolutions. 9. Remove the power unit from the crate and support the rear of the power unit with a jack stand.
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Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize 11. Cut and remove tie wrap G from the traction control lever H. 12. Locate the two longest rods removed in Step 2. Install the two traction control rods through the traction control lever H, large flatwasher and traction lock J and secure with hairpin.
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Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize 14. Attach spring to pump arm and then to bolt L as shown. Repeat for other side. 15. Cut zip ties and remove tracking control assembly V from the front of the power unit. 16. Remove the long bolt, (2) friction washers and nut from tracking control assembly V.
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Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize 18. Connect speed control rod M to the speed control lever N and secure with hairpin as shown. Repeat for other side. 19. Set the speed control lever to neutral and adjust the swivel on the lower end of the speed control rod M so they engage the very top of the slot on the neutral plates P and secure with flatwasher and hairpin as shown.
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Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize 20. Insert threaded end of brake rod Q through the slot on the engine deck and attach the other end to the brake control arm R and secure in place with hairpin as shown. 21. Connect swivel on threaded end of brake rod Q to the brake arm T and secure in place with flatwasher and hairpin as shown.
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Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize 22. Close bypass valve X by rotating clockwise until firmly seated. 23. On Electric Start Models Only Remove the battery cover and the battery from the machine. Fill the battery to the bottom of the vent wells with electrolyte and trickle charge for several hours.
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Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize 24. Attach cutterdeck per the instructions on the following pages then return to Step 25 of this section. 25. Fill engine with oil. (See engine manual for specifications.) 26. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh unleaded fuel. GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE! •...
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Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize CUTTERDECK ATTACHMENT: Two types of cutterdeck mounting systems are available, fixed and floating. Fixed mounting rigidly attaches the cutterdeck to the power unit. Floating mounting allows the cutterdeck to move independent of the power unit providing a more uniform cut. Follow the appropriate instructions below for the type of cutterdeck being attached to the power unit.
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Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize 6. Remove belt cover and set aside. 7. Block the rear of the cutterdeck with the appropriate height block for the desired height of cut B. See Support Block Chart below. " 5 " 5 " 5 "...
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Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize FLOATING CUTTERDECK ATTACHMENT 1. Unbolt the caster wheels and the shipping brackets from the crate. 2. Remove the shipping bracket from the caster wheel by loosening the caster bolt and sliding the shipping bracket off and retighten caster bolt. 3.
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Hydro ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Midsize 10. Position power unit behind the crate and cutterdeck. 11. With the cradle raised above the cutterdeck, roll the front of the cradle and power unit up and over the cutterdeck and crate. 12. Align height of cut pins E on cutterdeck with the bushings on the cradle and lower the cradle so pins pass through bushings.
Hydro LUBRICATION Midsize MACHINE LUBRICATION Every 50 Working Hours - Lubricate the following points with grease: 1) Caster wheel pivots (2 points) 2) Neutral eccentric pin (2 points) 3) Idler pivot bearings: a) Engine to cutterdeck belt tensioner b) Cutterdeck belt tensioner c) Hydro drive belt tensioner NOTE: The spindles used on these machines use a superior sealed bearing which does not require relubrication.
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Hydro LUBRICATION Midsize ENGINE DAILY Remove the dipstick S and check that the oil level reaches the full mark. If necessary, top off with fresh oil. To obtain the correct oil level, the machine must be level. See engine manufacturer’s manual for proper oil viscosity and grade.
Hydro MAINTENANCE Midsize The maintenance schedule detailed is for average operating conditions. Under extreme conditions (dusty, dirty or more than 8 hrs continuous use) maintain more frequently. Engine (daily) Check the engine for oil leaks. Cooling Fins and Air Intake screen (daily) Ensure that the cooling fins and air intake screen I are cleaned daily.
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Hydro MAINTENANCE Midsize Blade Sharpening Blades may be sharpened by filing or grinding, but with either method the balance of the blades must be maintained at 5/8 oz/in or less. Failure to maintain balance causes excess vibration, wear and shortened life of not only the blades, but most all components of the machine.
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Hydro MAINTENANCE Midsize HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR CHECK, DRAIN AND FILL Check level every 100 hours or when a leak has occurred. To check level: Remove reservoir cap. Add 10W30 oil until the oil level reaches the bottom of the filler tube. Do not overfill. EVERY 500 HOURS: Change hydraulic oil and filter.
Hydro SERVICE CHART Midsize NOTE: CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS OF OPERATION. & & Consult the manufacturer’s manual for your engine for further information and instructions.
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Hydro ADJUSTMENTS Midsize NOTE: Make all adjustments with the engine shut off, spark plug wire disconnected and mower drive disengaged. Speed Control Lever Friction The speed control lever is held where set by friction pads. If the setting will not hold, tighten nut E to increase friction on speed control lever.
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Hydro ADJUSTMENTS 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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Hydro ADJUSTMENTS Midsize OPERATOR PRESENT CONTROLS The operator present (OP) controls should be adjusted to control the operation of the plunger of the operator present switch (located under the right side of the control panel). Depressing OP levers F should depress the plunger;...
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Hydro ADJUSTMENTS 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.
Hydro BELT REPLACEMENT 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.
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2721734-14 4112782 PUMP-HYDRO LH ILLUSTRATED AS SHOWN 2721615 PUMP-HYDRO RH ILLUSTRATED AS SHOWN EXCEPT GROUP A IS ROTATED 180° AROUND THE CENTERLINE OF THE PUMP. ITEM HYDROGEAR PART NO. TEXTRON PART NO. DESCRIPTION 16-1 70516 ----- HOUSING KIT 16-2 70517...
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