Operator's Manual

20
Checking the Torque of the
Wheel Nuts
Torque the wheel nuts to 70–90 ft.-lb. after 1–4 hours of
operation and again after 10 hours of operation. Torque
them every 200 hours thereafter.
Failure to maintain proper torque of the wheel
nuts could result in personal injury.
Torque the wheel nuts to 70–90 ft.-lb. after 1–4
hours of operation and again after 10 hours of
operation. Torque every 200 hours thereafter.
Warning
Operation
Think Safety First
Please carefully read all the safety instructions on pages
3–6. Knowing this information could help you and
others avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment, such as, but not limited
to, for eyes, ears, feet, and head is recommended.
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Caution
Controls
Traction Pedal
The traction pedal (Fig. 22) has three functions: to make
the machine move forward, to move it backward, and to
stop the machine. Depress the top of the pedal to move
forward and the bottom of the pedal to move backward or
to assist in stopping when moving forward. Also, allow
the pedal to move to the neutral position to stop the
machine. For operator comfort, do not rest the heel of
your foot on reverse when operating forward (Fig. 23).
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2
3
Figure 22
1. Traction pedal
2. Brake pedal
3. Parking brake lever
Figure 23
Brake Pedal
The Brake Pedal (Fig. 22) actuates an automotive
drum-type mechanical brake located at each traction
wheel.
Parking Brake Lever
Depressing the brake pedal to actuate the brake assembly,
then depressing the small lever indicated (Fig. 22) will
keep the brakes actuated for parking. Disengage the
parking brake by depressing the brake pedal. Lock the
parking brake any time you leave the machine.
Throttle Control
The throttle control (Fig. 24) gives the operator the ability
to control the speed of the engine. Moving the throttle
control toward the Fast position increases the engine
RPM; moving the throttle control toward Slow will
decrease the engine RPM. Ground speeds are as follows:
• 2 to 5 MPH (3.2 to 8 km/h) forward mowing speed
• 8.8 MPH (14.1 km/h) maximum transport speed
• 2.5 MPH (4.0 km/h) reverse speed