4 MAINTENANCE
GB-22
4.17 WHEEL MOUNTING PROCEDURE ____________________________________________
1.
Remove dirt, grease and oil from stud thread. Do not
lubricate threads.
2.
Position wheel on hub and inspect to insure full contact
between mounting surface of wheel and hub or brake
drum.
3.
Finger tighten all hardware then torque hardware in
criss-cross order; always tighten nuts in the top
position.
4.
Check and retorque daily until torque is maintained,
85-95 ft.lbs. (115-128 Nm)
4.18 CARE AND CLEANING _____________________________________________________
Wash the tractor and implements after each use. Keep the
equipment clean.
Note: Do not wash any portion of the equipment while it is
hot. Do not use high pressure spray or steam. Use cold
water and automotive cleaners.
1.
Use compressed air to clean engine and radiator fins. A
special blow gun is available through Textron Turf Care
And Specialty Products Dealer.
2.
Use only fresh water for cleaning your equipment.
Note: Use of salt water or effluent water has been known
to encourage rust and corrosion of metal parts resulting
in premature deterioration or failure. Damage of this
nature is not covered by the factory warranty.
3.
Do not spray water directly at the instrument panel,
ignition switch, or any other electrical components, or
at bearing housings and seals.
4.
Clean all plastic or rubber trim with a mild soap
solution or use commercially available vinyl/rubber
cleaners.
Repair damaged metal surfaces and use Textron Turf Care
And Specialty Products touch-up paint. Wax the equipment
for maximum paint protection.
4.19 RADIATOR (DIESEL ENGINES) ______________________________________________
Check coolant level daily. Radiator should be full and
recovery bottle should be up to the cold mark.
Drain and refill annually. Remove the radiator cap, open the
engine block drain and the radiator drain. Empty and clean
the recovery bottle.
Mix clean water with ethylene glycol based anti-freeze for
the coldest ambient temperature. Read and follow the
instructions on the anti-freeze container and engine manual.
Keep radiator air passages clean. Use compressed air (30
psi maximum) to clean the fins.
Check and tighten the fan belt. Replace clamps and hoses
every two years.
If you have to add coolant more than once a month, or add
more than one quart at a time, have a authorized Textron
Turf Care And Specialty Products Dealer check the cooling
system.
WARNING
Make sure the tractor is parked on a solid and level
surface. Never work on a tractor that is supported only by
the jack. Always use jack stands.
If only the front or rear of the tractor is raised, place
chocks in front of and behind the wheels that are not
raised.
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CAUTION
Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,
muffler and engine to prevent fires.
WARNING
NEVER use your hands to clean cutting units. Use a
brush to remove grass clippings from blades. Blades are
extremely sharp and can cause serious injuries.
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WARNING
To prevent serious bodily injury from hot coolant or steam
blow-out, never attempt to remove the radiator cap while
the engine is running. Stop the engine and wait until it is
cool. Even then, use extreme care when removing the
cap.
CAUTION
Do not pour cold water into a hot radiator. Do not
operate engine without a proper coolant mixture.
Install cap and tighten securely.
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