Checking the T ire Pressure
Service Interval : Every 40 hours
Maintain the air pressure in the rear tires at 103 kPa
(15 psi). Uneven tire pressure can cause uneven cut.
Check the tires when they are cold, to get the most
accurate pressure reading.
Note: The front tires are semi-pneumatic tires and
does not require air pressure maintenance.
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Figure 50
Note: Do not add any type of tire liner or foam ll
material to the tires.
Checking the Wheel Lug
Nuts
Check and torque the wheel lug nuts to 122 to 129
N∙m (90 to 95 ft-lb).
Checking the Wheel-Hub
Slotted Nuts
Service Interval : After the rst 100 hours
Every 500 hours
Check and ensure that the torque of the slotted nut is
373 to 475 N∙m (275 to 350 ft-lb).
Adjusting the Caster-Pivot
Bearings
Service Interval : Every 500 hours/Y early (whichever
comes rst)
1. Park the machine on a level surface, move the
speed-control lever to the N EUTRAL position,
disengage the blade-control switch (PT O), and
engage the parking brake.
2. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the dust cap from the caster and tighten
the locknut until the spring washers are at, then
back of f 1/4 turn to properly set the pre-load on
the bearings ( Figure 51 and Figure 52 ).
Important: Make sure that the spring
washers are installed correctly as shown in
Figure 51 and Figure 52 .
4. Install the dust cap.
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Figure 51
Front Caster
1. Spring washers
3. Dust cap
2. Locknut
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Figure 52
Rear Caster
1. Spring washers
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