Hayter Mowers RT380H User Manual

Operator sManual
RT380HTractor
G006889
withRecycling/SideDischargeDeck
Code135E
SerialNo.280000001
ManualPartNo.111-2091RevC
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G008144
Contents
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoidinjury andproductdamage.Youareresponsibleforoperating theproductproperlyandsafely.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuineparts,oradditional information,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer orCustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserial numbersofyourproductready.Figure1identiesthe locationofthemodelandserialnumbersontheproduct.
Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas safetymessagesidentiedbythesafetyalertsymbol (Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycauseserious injuryordeathifyoudonotfollowtherecommended precautions.
Figure2
1.Safetyalertsymbol
Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation. Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation worthyofspecialattention.
Introduction.................................................................2
Safety...........................................................................3
SafeOperationPracticesforRide-on(Riding)
RotaryLawnMowers........................................3
SoundPressure.....................................................5
SoundPower........................................................5
Vibration..............................................................5
SlopeChart..........................................................6
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.............................7
Setup..........................................................................10
1InstallingtheFrontWheels..............................11
2CheckingtheTyrePressure..............................11
3InstallingtheSteeringWheel............................11
4InstallingtheSeat.............................................12
5ActivatingtheBattery......................................12
6CheckingtheEngineOilLevel.........................13
7InstallingtheAnti-ScalpWheels.......................13
8PreparingtheCutterDeckDischarge
Chute.............................................................14
9LubricatingtheTractor....................................14
10CheckingtheSafetyInterlockSystem..............14
11PurgingtheHydroTransaxle..........................14
12CheckingtheHydroNeutralPosition..............15
13CheckingtheTractionControlPedal..............15
ProductOverview......................................................16
Controls.............................................................16
Operation...................................................................17
PetrolandOil.....................................................17
UsingtheParkingBrake......................................18
PositioningtheSeat............................................18
OperatingtheHeadlights....................................18
OperatingtheBladeControl(PTO)....................19
SettingtheHeight-of-Cut...................................19
StartingtheEngine.............................................19
StoppingtheEngine...........................................20
UsingtheSafetyInterlockSystem.......................20
TestingtheSafetyInterlockSystem.....................21
PushingtheTractorManually.............................21
DrivingForwardorBackward.............................22
StoppingtheTractor...........................................22
SideDischargeorMulchGrass...........................22
InstallingtheDischargeCover............................22
OperatingTips...................................................23
Maintenance...............................................................24
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)................24
Lubrication.............................................................25
GreasingandLubricatingtheTractor..................25
EngineMaintenance...............................................25
ServicingtheEngineOil.....................................25
ServicingtheAirCleaner....................................26
ServicingtheSparkPlug.....................................27
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FuelSystemMaintenance.......................................28
DrainingtheFuelTank.......................................28
ReplacingtheFuelFilter.....................................29
ElectricalSystemMaintenance................................29
ServicingtheBattery...........................................29
ServicingtheFuse..............................................31
ServicingtheHeadlights.....................................31
DriveSystemMaintenance.....................................32
CheckingtheTyrePressure.................................32
ServicingtheTransaxleFluid..............................32
CoolingSystemMaintenance..................................33
CleaningtheCoolingSystem...............................33
BrakeMaintenance.................................................34
ServicingtheParkingBrake................................34
BeltMaintenance....................................................35
ReplacingtheBladeDriveBelt............................35
CutterDeckMaintenance.......................................35
ServicingtheBlades............................................35
LevelingtheCutterDeckfrom
Side-to-Side....................................................39
AdjustingtheFront-to-RearBladeSlope.............40
Cleaning.................................................................41
WashingtheUndersideoftheCutter
Deck..............................................................41
Storage.......................................................................42
Troubleshooting.........................................................44
Schematics.................................................................46
Safety
SafeOperationPracticesfor Ride-on(Riding)RotaryLawn Mowers
Readandunderstandthecontentsofthismanualbefore operatingthetractor.
ThefollowinginstructionsarefromtheCENstandard EN836:1997.
Thisproductiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeet andofthrowingobjects.Alwaysfollowallsafety instructionstoavoidseriousinjuryordeath.
Training
Readtheinstructionscarefully.Befamiliarwiththe controlsandtheproperuseoftheequipment.
Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththese instructionstousethelawnmower.Localregulations canrestricttheageoftheoperator.
Nevermowwhilepeople,especiallychildren,orpets arenearby.
Keepinmindthattheoperatororuserisresponsible foraccidentsorhazardsoccurringtootherpeopleor theirproperty.
Donotcarrypassengers.
Alldriversshouldseekandobtainprofessional andpracticalinstruction.Suchinstructionshould emphasize:
–theneedforcareandconcentrationwhen
workingwithride-onmachines;
–controlofaride-onmachineslidingonaslope
willnotberegainedbytheapplicationofthe brake.Themainreasonsforlossofcontrolare:
◊insufcientwheelgrip;
◊beingdriventoofast;
◊inadequatebraking;
◊thetypeofmachineisunsuitableforitstask;
◊lackofawarenessoftheeffectofground
conditions,especiallyslopes;
◊incorrecthitchingandloaddistribution.
Preparation
Whilemowing,alwayswearsubstantialfootwearand longtrousers.Donotoperatetheequipmentwhen barefootorwearingopensandals.
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Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipment istobeusedandremoveallobjectswhichmaybe thrownbythemachine.
Warning—Fuelishighlyammable.
–Storefuelincontainersspecicallydesignedfor
thispurpose.
–Refueloutdoorsonlyanddonotsmokewhile
refuelling.
Usecarewhenpullingloadsorusingheavy equipment.
–Useonlyapproveddrawbarhitchpoints.
–Limitloadstothoseyoucansafelycontrol.
–Donotturnsharply.Usecarewhenreversing.
–Usecounterweight(s)orwheelweightswhen
suggestedintheinstructionhandbook.
–Addfuelbeforestartingtheengine.Never
removethecapofthefueltankoraddfuelwhile theengineisrunningorwhentheengineishot.
–Iffuelisspilled,donotattempttostartthe
enginebutmovethemachineawayfromthe areaofspillageandavoidcreatinganysourceof ignitionuntilfuelvaporshavedissipated.
–Replaceallfueltanksandcontainercapssecurely.
Replacefaultysilencers.
Beforeusing,alwaysvisuallyinspecttoseethatthe blades,bladeboltsandcutterassemblyarenotworn ordamaged.Replacewornordamagedbladesand boltsinsetstopreservebalance.
Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotatingone bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.
Operation
Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewhere dangerouscarbonmonoxidefumescancollect.
Mowonlyindaylightoringoodarticiallight.
Beforeattemptingtostarttheengine,disengageall bladeattachmentclutchesandshiftintoneutral.
Donotuseonslopesofmorethan
–5°whenmowingonsidehills;
–10°whenmowinguphill;
–15°whenmowingdownhill.
Rememberthereisnosuchthingasasafeslope. Travelongrassslopesrequiresparticularcare.To guardagainstoverturning:
–donotstoporstartsuddenlywhengoingupor
downhill;
–engageclutchslowly,alwayskeepmachinein
gear,especiallywhentravellingdownhill;
Watchoutfortrafcwhencrossingornearroadways.
Stopthebladesrotatingbeforecrossingsurfaces otherthangrass.
Whenusinganyattachments,neverdirectdischarge ofmaterialtowardbystandersnorallowanyonenear themachinewhileinoperation.
Neveroperatethemachinewithdamagedguardsor withoutsafetyprotectivedevicesinplace.
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsor overspeedtheengine.Operatingtheengineat excessivespeedcanincreasethehazardofpersonal injury.
Beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition:
–disengagethepowertake-offandlowerthe
attachments;
–changeintoneutralandsettheparkingbrake;
–stoptheengineandremovethekey.
Disengagedrivetoattachments,stoptheengine, anddisconnectthesparkplugwire(s)orremovethe ignitionkey
–beforeclearingblockagesoruncloggingchute;
–beforechecking,cleaningorworkingonthelawn
mower;
–afterstrikingaforeignobject.Inspectthelawn
mowerfordamageandmakerepairsbefore restartingandoperatingtheequipment;
–ifthemachinestartstovibrateabnormally(check
immediately).
Disengagedrivetoattachmentswhentransporting ornotinuse.
Stoptheengineanddisengagedrivetoattachment
–machinespeedsshouldbekeptlowonslopes
andduringtightturns;
–stayalertforhumpsandhollowsandother
hiddenhazards;
–nevermowacrossthefaceoftheslope,unless
thelawnmowerisdesignedforthispurpose.
–beforerefuelling;
–beforeremovingthegrasscatcher;
–beforemakingheightadjustmentunless
adjustmentcanbemadefromtheoperator’s position.
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Reducethethrottlesettingduringenginerun-out and,iftheengineisprovidedwithashut-offvalve, turnthefueloffattheconclusionofmowing.
UseonlyHayter-approvedattachments.The warrantymaybevoidedifyouusethetractorwith unapprovedattachments.
MaintenanceandStorage
Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewstighttobesurethe equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
Neverstoretheequipmentwithfuelinthetank insideabuildingwherefumescanreachanopen ameorspark.
Allowtheenginetocoolbeforestoringinany enclosure.
Toreducetherehazard,keeptheengine,silencer, batterycompartmentandfuelstorageareafreeof grass,leaves,orexcessivegrease.
Replacewornordamagedpartsforsafety.
Ifthefueltankhastobedrained,thisshouldbe doneoutdoors.
Onmulti-bladedmachines,takecareasrotatingone bladecancauseotherbladestorotate.
Whenmachineistobeparked,storedorleft unattended,lowerthecuttingmeansunlessapositive mechanicallockisused.
SoundPressure
Thisunithasamaximumsoundpressurelevelatthe operator’searof89dBA,basedonmeasurementsof identicalmachinesperEN836andISO11201.
SoundPower
Thisunithasaguaranteedsoundpowerlevelof100 dBA,basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachinesper ISO11094.
Vibration
Thisunitdoesnotexceedahand/armvibrationlevelof
2.4m/s2,basedonmeasurementsofidenticalmachines perEN836andEN1033.
Thisunitdoesnotexceedawholebodyvibration levelof0.5m/s2,basedonmeasurementsofidentical machinesperEN836andEN1032.
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SlopeChart6SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyareaof potentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedorlost.
92-5730
1.Choke3.Continuousvariable
2.Fast
setting
4.Slow
93-6674
1.Crushinghazard,hand—readtheinstructionsbefore servicingorperformingmaintenance.
Manufacturer’sMark
1.Indicatesthebladeisidentiedasapartfromtheoriginal machinemanufacturer.
114-3236
1.Parkingbrake—toengage,pressthebrake/clutchpedal andlifttheparkingbrakelever;todisengagepressand releasethebrake/clutchpedal.
2.Brakeandclutch—toengage,pressthebrake/clutchpedal.
3.Tractiondrive—todriveinreverse,pressthebottomofthe tractioncontrolpedalrearwardanddown;todriveforward, pressthetopofthetractioncontrolpedalforwardanddown.
4.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual.
5.Warning—removetheignitionkeyandreadtheinstructions beforeservicingorperformingmaintenance.
6.Tippinghazard—donotusethemachineonaslopegreater than10degrees.
7.Crushing/dismembermentofabystander;thrownobject hazard—keepbystandersasafedistancefromthe machine.
8.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade;thrownobjecthazard,mower—stayawayfrom movingparts;keepallguardsandshieldsinplace.
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93-6677
1.Warning—don’toperatethemowerwiththedeectorupor removed;keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
93-6679
1.Engine
99-2986
1.Crushing/dismembermenthazardofbystanders—donot turnthekeywhilechildrenarepresent;keepchildrenasafe distancefromthemachine.
99-5340
1.Reverseinterlockkey—turntoenablereversemowing.
93-7009
1.Warning—don’toperatethemowerwiththedeectorupor removed;keepthedeectorinplace.
2.Cutting/dismembermenthazardofhandorfoot,mower blade—stayawayfrommovingparts.
93-7317
1.Thrownobjecthazard—keepbystandersasafedistance fromthemachine.
2.Thrownobjecthazard,mower—keepthedeectorinplace.
3.Cutting/dismembermentofhandorfoot—stayawayfrom movingparts.
1.Mowinginreverseenabled
2.Engine—Stop
3.Engine—Run
99-8141
4.Engine—Start
5.Headlights
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1.Pulltheleverouttopush themachine.
2.Pushtheleverintorideon themachine.
100-7449
3.Readtheinstructions beforeservicingor performingmaintenance.
4.Donottowthemachine.
BatterySymbols
Someorallofthesesymbolsareonyourbattery
1.Explosionhazard
2.Nore,opename,or smoking.
3.Causticliquid/chemical burnhazard
4.Weareyeprotection9.Flusheyesimmediately
5.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
6.Keepbystandersasafe
7.Weareyeprotection;
8.Batteryacidcancause
10.Containslead;donot
distancefromthebattery.
explosivegasescan causeblindnessandother injuries
blindnessorsevereburns.
withwaterandgetmedical helpfast.
discard.
107-4922
1.Warning—toavoidtippingthetractor,donotdriveacross slopesgreaterthan5degrees,upslopesgreaterthan10 degrees,ordownslopesgreaterthan15degrees.
2.Disengage
3.Engage
4.Powertake-off(PTO)
5.Parkingbrake
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Setup
LooseParts
Usethechartbelowtoverifythatallpartshavebeenshipped.
ProcedureDescription
1
2 3
4
5
6
7
8
Frontwheels2 Shimwashers(asrequired) Flatwashers2 Cotterpins Hubcaps2
Nopartsrequired
Steeringwheel Spirolpin Seat Knobs2 Flat-washer2 Bulkelectrolyte,1.260specicgravity
(purchaseseparately) Bolt(1/4x3/4inch) Wingnut2
Nopartsrequired
Anti-scalpwheels2 Wheelbolt2 Locknut2
Nopartsrequired
needed
Qty.
As
Use
2
Installthefrontwheels.
2
1 1 1
2
Checkthetyrepressure.
Installthesteeringwheel.
Installtheseat.
Activatethebattery.
Checktheengineoillevel.
Installtheanti-scalpwheels.
Preparingthecutterdeckdischarge chute.
9 10 11 12 13
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
Nopartsrequired
MediaandAdditionalParts
Description
Ignitionkey1
Reverseinterlockkey1Enablemowingoperationinreverse.
Liftassistspringremovaltool
Operator’sManual
CerticateofConformance Noisecerticate
Qty.
Starttheengine.
1
1
1 1
Saveforfuturemaintenanceuse.
Readbeforeoperating.
CEconformance
Lubricatethetractor.
Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem.
Purgethehydrotransaxle,
Checkthehydroneutralposition.
Checkthetractioncontrolpedal.
Use
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1
2
InstallingtheFrontWheels
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Frontwheels
2
Shimwashers(asrequired)
2Flatwashers
2
Cotterpins
2Hubcaps
Procedure
1.Installtheshimwashersontotheaxle.
2.Installthewheelontotheaxlewiththevalvestem facingout.
3.Slidetheatwasherontotheaxle(Figure3).
CheckingtheTyrePressure
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Ensurethattheairpressureinthefrontandreartyres are20psi(138kPa).Checkthepressureatthevalve stem(Figure4).
Figure4
1.Valvestem
Figure3
1.Flatwasher3.Hubcap
2.Cotterpin
4.Insertthecotterpinthroughtheaxleandbendthe endsofthepinapart(Figure3).
Note:Ifthecotterpindoesnott,removethe shimwasher(s)asneeded.
5.Pushthehubcap(Figure3)ontotheendoftheaxle.
6.Repeatsteps1through5ontheoppositesideof thetractor.
7.Greasethewheelbearingsuntilthegreasecomesout ofthebearingsealarea.
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InstallingtheSteeringWheel
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Steeringwheel
1
Spirolpin
Procedure
1.Movethefrontwheelssothattheyfacestraight ahead.
2.Slidethesteeringwheeloverthesteeringshaftand lineuptheholeinthesteeringwheelwiththeholein theshaft(Figure5).
Note:Fromtheseatyoushouldbeabletoreadthe brandlogoonthesteeringwheel.
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Figure5
1.Steeringwheel2.Spirolpin
3.Aligntheholesbyinsertingapunchoralongnail partiallythroughtheholesinthesteeringwheeland shaft.
Figure6
1.Seat4.Seatswitch
2.Shoulderbolts5.Seatbase
3.Knobsandatwashers
2.Threadtheknobsandatwashersthroughtheslots andintotherearcenterholesintheseat(Figure6).
4.Insertthespirolpinintotheholeontheopposite side(Figure5).
5.Usingahammer,drivethespirolpininuntilitisush withtheoutsideofthesteeringwheel(Figure5).
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InstallingtheSeat
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
1
Seat
2Knobs
2Flat-washer
Procedure
1.Positiontheseatontotheseatbasebyinserting2 shoulderboltsthroughthekeyholeopeningsatthe endofbothslots(Figure6).
3.Adjusttheseatandtightentheknobs.
4.Connecttheseatswitchtothewireharness connector(Figure6).
Note:Ensurethatthewiringisnotpinchedinthe seatbrackets.
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ActivatingtheBattery
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
As
needed
Procedure
Purchasebulkelectrolytewith1.260specicgravity fromalocalbatterysupplyoutlet.
Bulkelectrolyte,1.260specicgravity(purchase separately)
2
Bolt(1/4x3/4inch)
2Wingnut
Important:Neverllthebatterywithelectrolyte whilethebatteryisinstalledinthetractor. Electrolytecouldbespilledonotherpartsand corrodethem.
1.Removethebatteryandbatteryboxfromthetractor; refertoRemovingtheBatteryinMaintenance.
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Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacid,a deadlypoisonthatcanseverelyburnyouand others.
Donotdrinkelectrolyteandavoidcontact withskin,eyes,orclothing.Wearsafety glassestoshieldyoureyesandrubbergloves toprotectyourhands.
Fillthebatterywherecleanwaterisalways availableforushingtheskin.
Followallinstructionsandcomplywithall safetymessagesontheelectrolytecontainer.
2.Removetheventcapsfromthebattery.
3.Slowlypourelectrolyteintoeachbatterycelluntil theelectrolytelevelisuptotheUpperlineonthe batterycase(Figure7).
Important:Donotoverllthebatterybecause electrolyte(sulfuricacid)canseverelycorrode anddamagethechassis.
Figure8
1.Positivepost
2.Negativepost
Chargingthebatteryproducesgassesthatcan explode.
Neversmokenearthebatteryandkeepsparks andamesawayfromthebattery.
8.Whenthebatteryisfullycharged,unplugthecharger fromtheelectricaloutlet,thendisconnectthe chargerleadsfromthebatteryposts(Figure8).
9.Installthebatteryandbatteryboxinthetractorand connectthebatterycables,usingthe2bolts(1/4x 3/4inch)andwingnutssuppliedinthelooseparts; refertoInstallingtheBatteryinMaintenance.
3.Chargerred(+)wire
4.Chargerblack(–)wire
Figure7
1.Ventcaps3.Lowerline
2.Upperline
4.Wait5to10minutesafterllingthebatterycells.
5.Addelectrolyte,ifnecessary,untiltheelectrolytelevel isuptotheUpperline(Figure7)onthebatterycase
6.Installthebatteryventcaps.
7.Chargethebatteryfor10to15minutesat25to30 ampsor30minutesat4to6amps(Figure8).Do
notoverchargethebattery.
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CheckingtheEngineOilLevel
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Beforeyoustarttheengineandusethetractor,check theoillevelintheenginecrankcase;refertoChecking theEngineOilLevel,inMaintenance.
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InstallingtheAnti-Scalp Wheels
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Anti-scalpwheels
2Wheelbolt
2Locknut
Procedure
Mounttheanti-scalpwheelsontothewheelbrackets withthewheelboltsandlocknut(Figure9).
LubricatingtheTractor
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Ensurethatallofthenecessarypointsonthetractorare lubricated;refertoGreasingandLubricatingtheTractor inMaintenance.
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CheckingtheSafetyInterlock System
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Figure9
1.Wheel3.Locknut
2.Wheelbracket4.Wheelbolt
Note:Usethesameholeheightonbothsides.
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PreparingtheCutterDeck DischargeChute
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
1.Removetherollpinfromthedischargechutespring anddiscardthepin.
Checkthesafetyinterlocksystem;refertoTestingthe SafetyInterlockSysteminOperation.
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PurgingtheHydroTransaxle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Shippingandhandlingcanintroduceairintothehydro transaxle.Forproperperformance,removeallthe trappedair.
1.Movethetractortoaat,levelsurface
2.PlacethedrivecontrolinthePushposition (Figure10).
Note:Therollpinisforshipmentonly
2.Ensurethatthespringreturnsthedischargechute tothefulldownposition.
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4.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop.
5.Removetheignitionkey.
6.Raisetherightrearwheeloffthegroundandsupport itwithajackstand.
Note:Ensurethattheleftrearwheelstaysonthe ground.
Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailto supportthetractorandcauseaseriousinjury.
Figure10
1.Operateposition
3.Runtheengineatalowidleandmovethetraction controlpedalforwardfor5seconds,thenreversefor 5seconds.Repeatthisstep3times.
4.PlacethedrivecontrolintheOperateposition (Figure10)anddrivethetractorforwardabout5 feet(1.5m),thenreverseforabout5feet(1.5m). Repeatthisstep3times.
2.Pushposition
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CheckingtheHydroNeutral Position
NoPartsRequired
Usejackstandswhensupportingthetractor.
Donotusehydraulicjacks.
Note:Togainaccesstotheadjustingpuck (Figure11),youmayneedtoremovethetire.
Figure11
1.Adjustingpuckscrew2.Adjustingpuck
Procedure
Ensurethattheneutralpositionissetproperly.Ifthe tractormoveswhenthetractioncontrolpedalisnot pressed,adjusttheneutralposition.
1.WiththetractorintheNeutralposition,runthe engineatalowidleandmovethetractioncontrol pedalforward,thenrelease.
2.Movethetractioncontrolpedaltoreverse,then release.
IfthetractormoveswhileitisintheNeutralposition, completethefollowingproceduretoadjustit:
1.Runthetractorfor5to10minutestowarmupthe transaxle.
2.Disengagetheblade(PTO).
3.Settheparkingbrake.
7.Loosentheadjustingpuckscrew(Figure11).
8.Starttheengineandrunitatfullthrottle.
9.Rotatetheadjustingpuck(Figure11)inboth directionsuntilyoundthemidpointwheretheaxle nolongerrotatesforwardorreverse.
10.Holdthepuckwithanadjustablewrenchsothatit willnotmoveandtorquetheadjustingpuckscrew to21to27ft-lb(28to36N-m).
11.Stoptheengineandwaitforallmovingpartstostop
12.Removetheignitionkey.
13.Lowerthetractorfromthejackstand.
14.Checktheadjustment.
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ProductOverview
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CheckingtheTractionControl Pedal
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Ifthetractordrivestoofastorslowwiththetraction controlpedalfullypressedineitherdirection,youcan adjustittosettheoptimumforwardandreversespeeds, asfollows:
1.Loosenthescrewsbelowtherightfootrest.
2.Slidethepedalforwardforafasterreversespeedor backwardforafasterforwardspeed(Figure12).
Controls
Becomefamiliarwiththecontrols(Figure13)before youstarttheengineandoperatethetractor.
Figure12
1.Tractioncontrolpedal2.Adjustingscrews
3.Tightenthescrews.
4.Checkthetractioncontrolpedal.
Figure13
1.Steeringwheel7.Height-of-cutlever
2.Lightswitch—on/off
3.Ignitionswitch9.Throttlelever
4.Clutch/brakepedal
5.Bladecontrol(PTO)11.Operating-in-reverselight
6.Tractioncontrolpedal12.Reverseinterlockswitch
8.Parkingbrakelever
10.Hoodopening
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