Assembly Instructions
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INSPECT THREE (3) DRIVE BELTS
Engine, PTO, and Hydrostatic Ground Drive.
CHECK HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION OIL
LEVEL
Refer to LUBRICATION for Checking Hydrostatic
Transmission Fluid Level in
Maintenance Instruc-
tions
.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
Deck Caster Wheel = 20 PSI (137 kPa)
Drive
=
15 PSI (103 kPa)
Rear
=
20 PSI (137 kPa)
CHECK AND CLEAN GRASS BUILDUP
UNDERNEATH MOWER DECK (and inside
GHS blower, if equipped)
Refer to CLEANING the GHS Blower in
Mainte-
nance Instructions
for blower cleaning information.
The tilt-up deck can be secured in the raised position
by unlocking the deck lock levers on each side of the
carrier frame and inserting the deck hook into the tilt-
up latch on the tractor body. Before operating the
tractor, make sure to re-engage the deck lock levers
after lowering the deck to the normal operating posi-
tion.
Deck Secured in Tilt-Up Position
CHECK MOWER BLADE CONDITION, SHARP-
NESS, AND SECURITY OF MOUNTING
The blade mounting nut should be tightened to 60 ft-
lb (81.3 N
⋅
m). If blade sharpening is required, refer
to CHECKING/SERVICING for Sharpen Mower
Blades in
Maintenance Instructions
.
ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT, IF RE-
QUIRED
Position the hitch pins in the four deck support pins.
Refer to the “Cutting Height Adjustment” decal on the
deck gearbox cover.
PERFORM ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES
called for on the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CHART in
Maintenance Instructions
.
CHECK DRIVE WHEEL BOLT TORQUE
The lug bolts mounting the drive tires should be tight-
ened to 75 to 85 ft-lb.
DANGER
Never operate cutter blades with deck in
raised position because it is hazardous.
CAUTION
Do not operate machine with deck tilt-up
pivot joint unlocked.
DANGER
Do not operate the mower with deck in tilt-
up position. Do not move the tractor with
the deck in the tilt-up position.
Tilt-Up Latch
Summary of Contents for MS (13 HP)
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