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21
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Lubrication
WARNING
Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage the PTO,
set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key to prevent
unintended starting.
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting. See Figure
18 for the location of the grease fitting on the axles and Figure 19 for the location of
the grease fitting on the rims. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied
with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
Figure 18
Figure 19
Deck Wheels
The wheels on the deck are equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a No.
2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor
operation.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake and lift linkage at
least once a season with light oil.
Adjustments
WARNING
Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake
before making adjustments. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves
when handling the blades.
NOTE : Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling
adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 11 for information regarding tire pressure.
Adjusting the Deck
Leveling the Deck (Front-To-Rear)
The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that can be adjusted to
level the deck from front to rear. The front of the deck should be between ⁄-⁄”
lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. Park the tractor on a firm, level surface and place the deck lift lever in the
middle position and rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is
parallel with the tractor.
2. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the
rear of the blade tip to the ground. The front of the deck should be between
⁄⁄” less than the rear of deck.
3. Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and
proceed, if necessary.
4. To raise the front of the deck, loosen the outer nut then tighten (thread
inward) the nut against the front hanger bracket. See Figure 20. When
proper adjustment is achieved, re-tighten the outer nut to 25-30 ft.-lbs.
Figure 20
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