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InstallingtheTransport
Wheels
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Wheelshaft,right
1
Wheelshaft,left
2
Transportwheels(obtainseparately)
Procedure
1.Pushthekickstanddownwithyourfootandpull
uponthehandletosupportthemoweronthekick
stand.
2.Apply#242Loctitetothethreadsofthewheel
shafts.
3.Threadtherightwheelshaftintothedrivepulleyon
therightsideofthemachine(
Figure6).
Note:Therightwheelshafthaslefthandthreads.
Figure6
1.Rightwheelshaft
4.Torquetheshaftto65to75ft-lb(88to101N-m).
5.Slidethewheelontotheaxle(Figure7).
6.Pivotthewheellockingclipawayfromcenterof
thewheelallowingittoslidefartherontotheaxle
(Figure7).
Figure7
1.Lockingclip
7.Rotatewheelbackandforthuntilitslidescompletely
ontoaxleandlockingclipissecuredingrooveon
axleshaft.
8.Repeatprocedureonoppositesideofmachine.
9.Inatethetiresto12to15psi.(574to718Pa).
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AdjustingtheCuttingUnit
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Beforeoperatingthemachine,completethefollowing
adjustments:
•Levelthereardrumtothereel.
•Adjustthebedknifetothereel.
•Adjusttheheight-of-cut.
•Adjustthegrassshieldheight
•Adjustthecut-offbar.
RefertotheCuttingUnitMaintenancesectionin
Maintenanceforinstructionsonperformingthese
procedures.
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