4 MAINTENANCE
GB-24
4.18 WHEEL MOUNTING PROCEDURE____________________________________________
1. Remove dirt, grease and oil from stud thread. Do not
lubricate threads.
2. Position wheel on hub and inspect to insure full contact
between mounting surface of wheel and hub.
3. Finger tighten all hardware then torque hardware in
criss-cross order; always tighten nuts in the top
position.
4. Check and retorque daily until torque is maintained.
See
Section 3.18
4.19 CARE AND CLEANING _____________________________________________________
Wash the tractor and implements after each use. Keep the
equipment clean.
Note:
Do
not wash any portion of the equipment while it is
hot. Do not use high pressure spray or steam. Use cold
water and automotive cleaners.
1. Use compressed air to clean engine and radiator fins. A
special blow gun is available through Textron Turf Care
And Specialty Products Dealer.
2. Use only fresh water for cleaning your equipment.
Note:
Use of salt water or affluent water has been known
to encourage rust and corrosion of metal parts resulting
in premature deterioration or failure. Damage of this
nature is not covered by the factory warranty.
3. Do not spray water directly at the instrument panel,
ignition switch, controller or any other electrical
components, or at bearing housings and seals.
4. Clean all plastic or rubber trim with a mild soap
solution or use commercially available vinyl/rubber
cleaners.
Repair damaged metal surfaces and use Textron Turf Care
And Specialty Products touch-up paint. Wax the equipment
for maximum paint protection.
4.20 ROLLOVER PROTECTION STRUCTURE (ROPS) ________________________________
A Rollover Protection System (ROPS)is included with this
tractor. Inspect it periodically and follow operating
procedures described in Safety and Operation Manual
1. The seat, the seat belt, mounting hardware and any
accessories within the ROPS, should be inspected
regularly and all damaged parts replaced
immediately.
2. Once the ROPS has been subjected to any form of
impact it should be replaced.
3. Check and retorque all hardware. All replacement
components used for the ROPS must be as
specified in the Textron Turf Care And Specialty
Products Parts List.
WARNING
Make sure the tractor is parked on a solid and level
surface. Never work on a tractor that is supported only by
the jack. Always use jack stands.
If only the front or rear of the tractor is raised, place
chocks in front of and behind the wheels that are not
raised.
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CAUTION
Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,
muffler and engine to prevent fires.
WARNING
NEVER
use your hands to clean cutting units. Use a
brush to remove grass clippings from blades. Blades are
extremely sharp and can cause serious injuries.
!
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CAUTION
Do not loosen or remove bolts, do not weld, drill, modify,
bend or straighten a damaged structure.
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