TECHNICAL DATA BROCHURE
Mode1 3O4
IMPORTANT - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
1. Pull or l i f t body r e t e n t i o n latch (P/N 3934)
from transaxle backing plate, raise and push
body and seat assembly forward.
2. Loosen four seat b o l t s (P/N 3006) and s l i d e
seat forward or backward to desired position.
3. Re-tighten bolts. DO NOT operate mower
without seat retention bolts properly
tightened.
4. Close upper body and push r e t e n t i o n
latch (P/N 3934) over transaxle backing plate.
BODY REMOVAL
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1.
The 304 has a (2) piece polyethelene body. The upper body can be folded
forward to expose the transaxle. In some cases, it may be necessary to
remove the upper body to service the transaxle.
2. To remove upper body, remove two bolts (P/N 3080) f r o m the front
of upper body hinge located on the brake shaft (P/N 9283). Disconnect seat
switch (P/N 4761) at plug -i n .
3. Reverse above procedure to reins tall.
ADJUSTMENT OF MOWER DECK DRIVE BELT
1. The mower deck d r i v e belt is tensioned by a s p r i n g loaded engagement idler
quadrant.
2. This system is designed to maintain the proper belt tension at all times.
3. Belt t e n s i o n can be adjusted by m o v i n g the engaging rod (P/N 7013) i n t o t h e
outside hole of engagement handle (P/N 7020).
4. After, belt tension is adjusted, check to assure that the mower blade w i ll not
turn freely when the engaging rod is in the "OFF" position.
5. If the mower blade turns freely, adjust the blade by loosening nut (P/N 3205)
at end of the brake rod (P/N 2988).
6. After adjustment is achieved, p e r f o r m the safety checks l i s t e d below.
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