Operator's Manual

16
Adjusting the Transport Height
Check the transport height (Fig. 15) and adjust, if
required, as follows:
1. Position the tractor on a level surface.
2. Verify that the distance from the top of the carrier
frame adjusting screw (Fig. 15) and the back of the
carrier frame is 7/8 in. (22 mm).
Right Front Shown
7/8 in.
(22 mm)
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2
3
Figure 15
1. Transport plate
2. Adjusting screw
3. Transport plate mounting
screw
3. Loosen the transport plate mounting screws (Fig. 15).
4. Raise the cutting units to the transport position.
Important Do not raise the suspension to the transport
position when the reel motors are in the holders in the
traction unit frame. Damage to the motors or hoses could
result.
5. Ensure each carrier frame is at the same height from
the ground. If they are, proceed to step 7.
6. If the carrier frames are not at the same height, loosen
the jam nut on the carrier frame adjusting screw
(Fig. 15). Rotate the screw outward to raise and inward
to lower. Tighten the jam nut after the proper height is
obtained.
7. Rotate the transport plate until it locks the pull frame.
Tighten the screws.
Before Operating
Checking the Engine Oil
The engine uses any high-quality detergent oil having the
American Petroleum Institute (API) service classification
of CD, CE, CF or CF-4 or CG-4 or higher. The
recommended viscosity (weight) is SAE 10W30.
The engine is shipped with 3.5 quarts (w/ filter) (3.3 l) of
oil in the crankcase; however, the level of oil must be
checked before and after the engine is first started.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag
(Fig. 16). Push the dipstick into the tube and make
sure it is seated fully. Remove the dipstick from the
tube and check the level of oil. If the oil level is low,
remove the filler cap from the valve cover and slowly
add enough oil to raise the level to the Full mark on
the dipstick. Add the oil slowly and check the level
often during this process. Do not overfill.
Important Make sure that the dipstick is removed
while filling the engine with oil.
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2
Figure 16
1. Dipstick 2. Filler cap
3. Replace the dipstick.
4. Start and run the engine at idle for 30 seconds, then
shut the engine off. Wait 30 seconds, then repeat steps
2–3.
Important Check the level of oil every 8 operating
hours or daily. Change the oil and filter initially after the
first 50 hours of operation, thereafter change the oil every
50 hours and the filter every 100 hours. However, change
the oil more frequently when the engine is operated in
extremely dusty or dirty conditions.
5. Install the filler cap and dipstick firmly in place.