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TABLE OF CONTENTS - (CONTINUED)
Drive System Fluid and Filter Maintenance ............................................................................29
Changing Drive System Fluid ..................................................................................................29
Deck Cleaning ..........................................................................................................................30
Blade Inspection .......................................................................................................................30
Blade Sharpening .....................................................................................................................30
Blade Removal .........................................................................................................................30
Blade Installation .....................................................................................................................31
ADJUSTMENTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Loss of Power in the Drive System ..........................................................................................32
Drive Belt Replacement ...........................................................................................................32
No Positive Neutral Position ....................................................................................................32
Neutral Adjustment ............................................................................................................32-33
Steering Lever Adjustment ......................................................................................................33
Engine Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................34
Park Brake Adjustment ............................................................................................................34
Clutch/Brake Burnishing .........................................................................................................34
Clutch Removal/Replacement .................................................................................................35
Mower Deck Leveling Adjustment ................................................................................... 35-36
Mower Deck Cut Height Setting Adjustment ..........................................................................36
Deck Belt Adjustment ..............................................................................................................37
Deck Belt Replacement ............................................................................................................37
Blade Spindle Assembly Removal ...........................................................................................38
Blade Spindle Assembly Repair/Replacement ...................................................................38-39
PARTS LIST AND ILLUSTRATION
Tractor Assembly .............................................................................................................. 40-41
Drive & Steering Assembly ...............................................................................................42-43
Brake & Linkage Assembly ...............................................................................................44-45
Seat Assembly & OPS Tube ..............................................................................................46-47
Optional Molded Seat Assembly .......................................................................................48-49
Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................................. 50-51
Deck Carrier Linkage ......................................................................................................... 52-53
Deck Assembly - Model M252 ..........................................................................................54-55
Blade Spindle Assembly ..........................................................................................................56