Maintenance
36
2. Lubricate the transmission couplers every 50
hours and idler arm pivots every 8 hours
(Fig 38).
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2
Figure 38
1. Idler Arm Pivots
(Lubricate after 8 hours)
2. Transmission Couplers
(Lubricate after 50 hours)
3. Lubricate the blade belt idler arm pivot.
(Fig. 39). Lubricate every 50 hours.
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Figure 39
Brake
Service Interval/Specification
Before each use, check brakes for proper operation.
Always set the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brake
does not hold securely, an adjustment is required.
Checking the Brake
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade control (PTO) and set the parking
brake.
2. Rear wheels must lock when you try to push the
machine forward or backward. Adjustment is
required if the wheels turn and do not lock; refer
to Adjusting the Brake, page 37.
3. Release the brake and press upper control bar
very lightly, approximately 1/2 in. (13 mm),
wheels should rotate freely.
4. If both conditions are met, no adjustment is
required.
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