2. Chec k the rear tire pressure . R efer to Chec king
the Tire Pressure .
3. Star t and r un the mac hine . Obser v e the
trac king on a lev el, smooth, hard surface suc h
as concrete or asphalt.
4. If the unit trac ks to one side or the other , tur n
the quic k trac k knob . T ur n the knob right to
steer right and tur n the knob left to steer left
( Figure 55 ).
Figure 55
1. Quick track knob
Adjusting the Traction
Spring
T he position of the traction spring is adjustable
to increase the traction as attac hments , suc h as
a sulk y or bag g er , are added to the mo w er and
ex cessi v ely unev en ter rain.
Use Figure 56 for the traction spring options .
Figure 56
1. Traction spring
4. Medium traction for
moderate conditions
2. Left side linkage 5. Standard traction for
normal conditions
3. Most traction for uneven
terrain and attachments
Checking the Tire Pressure
Chec k the pressure at the v alv e stem after ev er y
50 operating hours or monthly , whic hev er occurs
first ( Figure 57 ).
Maintain the air pressure in the rear tires at 14-16
psi (83-97 kP a). Unev en tire pressure can cause
an unev en cut.
Note: T he front tires are semi-pneumatic tires
and do not require air pressure maintenance .
Figure 57
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