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31se c t i O n 6 — Ma i n t e n a n c e & ad j u s t M e n t s
the wheel placed in a large bucket of water. Carefully inspect the
tire, rim and valve for escaping air bubbles which indicate a leak.
Mark each leak with a yellow marking crayon and then deflate
the tire to 8 psi and repeat the inspection. If the leaks you find
are pin hole size to ⁄” diameter, the tire can be repaired. If the
leaks are larger than ⁄” diameter, the tire can be repaired. If the
tire bead is damaged, the tire can be repaired or the tire will have
to be replaced.
Lubrication
Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate all grease
fittings and points as noted in the Lubrication Chart.
Lubricate all other pivot points with a quality lubricating oil
Using the Deck Wash System
WARNING! When using the deck wash system,
never engage the deck from any position other than
assistant or engage deck in the presence of any
bystanders.
Complete the following steps after each mowing:
NOTE:
away from people, children, animals, and your house, garage,
parked cars, etc.
Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose
connected to a water supply.
Move the tractor to an area within reach of the hose where 2.
the dispersal of wet grass clippings is not objectionable to
stop the engine.
adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at either end of
the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the adapter
Turn on the water supply. 4.
5.
Turn off the water supply. 6.
7.
the adapter from the nozzle.
Repeat the previous steps to clean the deck using the 8.
nozzle at the other end of the deck.
Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys
accumulation of grass clippings from around the spindle pulleys
and V-belt. Clean more often when mowing tall, dry grass.
Using the Transmission Bypass Valves
If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish to move
the tractor, the two hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with
a bypass valve that will allow you to manually move the tractor
short distances.
WARNING! Do not tow the tractor, even with the
will result from doing so.
From just in front of the engine and just behind the seat,
locate the transmission bypass valves. Refer to Fig. 6-6.
Using a standard 2. ⁄” wrench turn the valve counter-
clockwise one quarter turn.
Repeat the above procedure to engage the other bypass
valve on the other side of the tractor.
After moving the tractor, return both valves to the 4.
operating position by turning the valve clockwise, but do
not overtighten.
NOTE: The tractor will not drive with the bypass valves in the
engage position.
Nozzle
Adapter
Adapter
Lock Collar
Pull Lock
Collar Back
Deck Wash Nozzle
Figure 6-5
Bypass Valve
Figure 6-6