Name: Cushman Front Line 17 HP Diesel
Brand: Cushman
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Safety Information2
Table of Contents3
Model Identification4
Information Symbols5
Safety Warning Symbols5
Vehicle Specifications6
Engine Troubleshooting6
Periodic Maintenance9
Fuel and Lubricant Recommendations and Capacities10
Gasoline Containing Methanol or Ethanol10
Chassis Lubrication Points11
General Maintenance12
Hardware Torque Recommendations12
Tire and Wheel Service13
Removal/Replacement13
Air Cleaner Service13
Combustion Air13
Engine Cooling Air14
Air Cleaner Assembly Sequence14
Engine Cooling Air Intake14
Filter Frame & Element14
Power Take-Off Lever and Interlock Switches15
Speed Control Neutral Switch Adjustment15
P.T.O. Switch Adjustment15
P.T.O. Switch Location15
Starter Circuit16
Ignition Circuit16
Adjustment of the Second P.T.O. Switch17
Battery Information17
Seat Switch Adjustment17
Battery Care17
Booster or Jump Starting18
Long Term Storage18
Engine Tune-Up19
Valve Lash Adjustment Procedure19
Timing Mark Adjustment19
Valve Lash Adjustment19
Compression Test20
Spark Plug Replacement20
Contact Point Adjustment20
Ignition Timing Adjustment and Spark Advance Mechanism Test20
Governor Adjustment21
Engine Speed below 700 RPM21
Timing - Engine at Full Governed Speed21
Fuel Filter Replacement22
Carburetor Adjustment22
Zenith Carburetor23
Engine Repair24
Removing the Engine Assembly from the Chassis25
Table of Clearances25
Engine Disassembly26
Flywheel Retaining Nut Removal27
Flywheel Removal27
Pushrod Tube Removal27
Valve Lifter Removal27
Inspection and Repair of Engine Components28
Camshaft Front Cover Removal28
Alignment Pin and Crankcase Screw Locations28
Crankcase29
Crankshaft29
Piston/Rod29
Correct Wrist-Pin Removal29
Engine Reassembly30
Checking Timing Gear Backlash30
Correct Rod Installation30
Correct Installation Position30
Checking Crankshaft End-Play31
Assembling the Crankcase31
Timing Mark Alignment31
Checking Camshaft End Play31
Sealant Application Pattern32
Crankcase Screw Tightening Sequence32
Rear Main Seal Installation33
Front Main Seal Installation33
Expansion Plug Installation33
Bearing Insert Installation33
Oil Pressure Relief Valve Preparation34
Oil Pump Preparation34
Cylinders and Valves34
Valve and Valve Guide Preparation34
Valve Guide Preparation35
Valvetrain Preassembly35
Cylinder Installation35
Intake Valve and Seal Installed35
Oil Supply Tube Installation36
O Ring Installation - Pushrod Tube36
Pushrod Tube Installation36
Rocker Arm Assembly Sequence36
Oil Pump Installation37
Oil Strainer Installation37
Flywheel Installation37
Oil Filter Installation37
Replacing the Engine Assembly into the Chassis38
Timer/Governor Repair38
Timer/Governor Component Identification38
Separating the Timer from the Governor39
Timer Disassembly39
Timer Reassembly39
Governor Unit Disassembly40
Timer Weights Installed40
Timer Spring Installation40
Timer/Governor Installation41
Correct Cam Positions41
Initial Timer/Governor Installation41
Completed Timer/Governor Installation41
Fuel System Service42
Carburetor Repair42
Correct Lever Position42
Carburetor Removal43
Float Setting Test44
Adjustment Needles44
Float Meters Fuel Intake44
Idle System Zenith Carburetor45
Discharge Increased through Acceleration45
Carburetor Parts Location45
Carburetor Installation46
Assembly of Bowl to Body46
Ball Link Connector/Flange Alignment47
Choke Cable Installation47
Ball Link Connector Clearance47
Fuel Pump Timing48
Engine Break-In48
Drivetrain/Chassis Service49
P.T.O. Shaft Coupling49
P.T.O. Shaft Alignment49
Hardware Locations50
Coupling Alignment Lift Point50
P.T.O. Clutch Removal51
P.T.O. Clutch Inspection and Repair51
Control Rod Location51
Damaged Clutch Cup51
Clutch Reassembly52
Disc Pack Component I.D. and Assembly Sequence52
Correct Cam Plate Assembly52
P.T.O. Clutch Installation53
Measuring Operating Tolerances53
P.T.O. Shaft/Tube Components53
P.T.O. Shaft/Tube Repair54
Lock Ring Location54
Differential Service55
Removal of the Differential from the Chassis55
Checking P.T.O. Shaft End-Play55
Correct Support Points for Differential Removal55
Brake Control Rod56
Differential/Axle Housing Assembly56
Disassembling the Differential57
Axle Removal57
Carrier Removal57
Bearing Cup Removal57
Carrier Disassembly and Inspection58
Carrier Assembly58
Planet Gear Positions Marked58
Measuring Shaft Boss Wear58
Driven Worm (Ring) Gear Replacement59
New Hole Locations59
Correct Drilling & Tapping Procedure59
Drive Worm Repair60
Installing Worm (Drive) Gear into Differential Housing60
Gear Retaining Screw60
Worm Bearing Cap Installation60
Carrier Installation61
Assembling the Differential Halves61
Checking Drive Worm End-Play61
Correct Inner Oil Seal Position61
Steering System62
Brakes62
Steering Cable Tension Adjustment62
Steering Cable Assembly Repair/Replacement62
Traction Assist Pedal Adjustment63
Brake Pedal and Parking Brake63
Oil Cooler63
Adjusting Clevis Locations63
Hydrostat64
Wiring Diagram64
Cylinder with Snap-Ring Retainer64
Cylinder with Lock-Wire Retainer64
Fuel, Lubricant and Coolant Recommendations and Capacities67
Fan Belt Tension69
Filter, Frame and Element69
Proper Fan Belt Tension69
Fuel Control System70
Cooling System Service71
Cooling System Troubleshooting71
Cooling System Condition Check71
Overheat Condition72
Cooling System Maintenance73
Testing the Condenser for Leaks73
Cooling System Cleaning73
Testing the Heat Sensor Switch and Warning Devices74
Testing Sensor74
Water Separator Service75
Draining Procedure75
Purging the Fuel System of Air75
Air Vent Screws75
Long-Term Storage76
Returning to Operation76
Injection Nuts76

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Brand	Cushman
Model	Front Line 17 HP Diesel
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

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