9.
After towing the mower, return the mower to its
normal working condition by performing the following
procedure:
A.
Chock the front wheels.
B.
Close the bypass valve on the transmission pump
by turning it clockwise.
10.
Engage the front wheel brakes as follows:
Note:
Ensure that the M12 x 40 set screws are
removed and stored underneath the operator platform.
A.
Identify the right, front wheel brake assembly.
B.
Rotate the set screw counter-clockwise and
remove with washer.
C.
Assemble the hex plug into the motor end plate
(
).
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2 3 4
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1.
Front wheel motor
3.
Washer (M12)
2.
Hex plug
4.
Set screw (M12 x 40)
D.
Identify the left front wheel-brake assembly and
repeat the previous procedure.
E.
Remove the wheel chocks.
F.
Disconnect the tow bar. The mower braking
system will now operate in the normal way.
WARNING
Operating the machine without the brakes
functioning properly can cause personal injury or
death to you and others and damage to the machine
and property.
Before using the mower, ensure that the braking
system is operating properly.
•
Check the machine after servicing the brakes
initially at a slow speed.
•
Do not operate the machine if the brakes are
damaged or removed.
Belt Maintenance
Check the condition and tension of the alternator belt after
the first day of operation and every 100 operating hours
thereafter.
Tensioning the Alternator Belt
Service Interval:
After the first 8 hours
Every 100 hours
1.
Open the hood.
2.
Check the tension of the alternator belt by depressing
it (
) midway between the alternator and the
crankshaft pulleys with 10 kg (22 lb) of force.
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1.
Brace
3.
Pivot bolt
2.
Alternator belt
The belt should deflect 11 mm (7/16 inch). If the
deflection is incorrect, proceed to step
If correct,
continue operation.
3.
Loosen the bolt securing the brace to the engine
(
), the bolt securing the alternator to the
brace, and the pivot bolt.
4.
Insert a pry bar between the alternator and the engine
and pry out on the alternator.
5.
When you achieve the proper tension, tighten the
alternator, brace, and pivot bolts to secure the
adjustment.
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