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9.
Rotate the brake-linkage shaft until the end
aligns with the hole in the lever.
•
Shorten the linkage by turning it clockwise.
•
Lengthen the linkage by turning it
counterclockwise.
10.
Insert the brake-linkage shaft into the
parking-brake hole and secure with the cotter
pin. Repeat step
11.
When adjustment is complete, remove the jack
stands or equivalent support and lower the
machine.
12.
Place the machine into the O
Refer to
Using the Drive-Wheel Release Valves
(page
29).
5
and adjust if necessary.
position.
PERATING
Belt Maintenance
Inspecting the Belts
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Replace the belt if it is worn. The signs of a worn belt
include squealing while the belt is rotating; the blades
slipping while cutting grass; and frayed edges, burn
marks, and cracks on the belt.
Replacing the Mower Belt
The signs of a worn belt include squealing while the
belt is rotating, blades slipping while cutting grass,
and frayed edges, burn marks, and cracks on the belt.
Replace the mower belt if any of these conditions are
evident.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Set the height of cut at the lowest cutting
position.
4.
Remove the pulley covers
1. Cover
5.
Loosen the nut securing the wire form to the
idler pulley
(Figure
45
(Figure
53).
Figure 53
2. Screw
54).
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