Jacobsen AGT42D User manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
42" ROTARY
MOWER
MODELS: AGT42D
UT36037
..JACOBSEN
HOMELITE
AWARNING IFINCORRECTLY USEDTHISMACHINECANCAUSE SEVERE INJURY. THOSE WHOUSE AND
MAINTAIN THE MACHINE SHOULD BETRAINED INITS PROPER USE, WARNED OFITS DANGERS,
AND SHOULD READTHE ENTIRE MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SET UP, OPERATE,ADJUST
OR SERVICE THE MACHINE.
PART NO. JA-99211-0

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
THE FOLLOWINGPRECAUTIONS ARE SUGGESTED TO HELP PREVENTACCIDENTS.
A CAREFUL OPERATOR ISTHE BEST OPERATOR. MOST ACCIDENTS CAN BEAVOIDED BYOBSERVING
CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS. READANDTAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
THIS TRACTOR TO HELP PREVENTACCIDENTS. EQUIPMENT SHOULD BEOPERATED ONLY BYTHOSE
WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE AND INSTRUCTED TO DOSO.
THE TRACTOR
.Read the Operator's Manual carefully before
using the tractor. Lack of operating knowledge
can lead to accidents.
.Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else
to modify or alter this tractor or any of its
components or any tractor function.
.Never store equipment with gasoline inthe tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
.Do not allow children to operate the vehicle.
Do not allow adults to operate it without proper
instruction.
.Do not permit anyone but the operator to ride
on the tractor. There isno safe place for extra
riders.
.Keep all shields in place.
.Replace safety and warning decals when they
become illegible.
SERVICING THE TRACTOR
.The vehicle and attachments should bestopped
and inspected for damageafter striking aforeign
object andthe damage should berepaired before
restarting and operating theequipment.
.Do not smoke while refueling thetractor. Keep
any type of open flame away. Wait for engine to
cool before refueling.
.Keep thevehicle and attachments ingood op-
erating condition and keep safety devices in
place.
.Keep open flame away from battery or cold
weather starting aidsto prevent fires or explo-
sions.
.Disengage power to attachment(s) andstop the
engine (motor) before making any repairs or
adjustments.
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
.Disengage all attachments clutches and shift into
neutral before attempting to start the engine
(motor).
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.Do not start the engine or operate controls while
standing beside the tractor. Always sit in the
tractor seat when starting the engine or operating
controls.
.Do not bypass the starter safety interlock system.
Consult your Dealer if your starter safety controls
malfuncti.on. Use jumper cables only in recom-
mended manner, improper use can result in
tractor runaway.
.Do not get off the tractor while it is in motion.
.Shut off the engine and apply the parking brake
before getting off the tractor.
.Always apply the parking brake and remove the
starter key when leaving the unit parked or un-
attended.
.Never leave the unit when it is parked onan in-
cline. Always park theunit on level ground where
possible. If the unit is to beparked on an incline,
always lower the attachment(s), apply theparking
brake, and securely block the wheels.
.Do not operate the tractor engine in anenclosed
building without adequate ventilation. Exhaust
fumes can cause death.
.Keep people and pets a safe distance away from
machine.
DRIVING THE TRACTOR
.Drive thetractor with care andat speeds com-
patible with safety, especially when operating
over rough ground, crossing ditches, slopes and
whenturning toavoid upsets.
.Disengage power to attachment(s) when trans-
porting or not in use.
.Keep thetractor in the samegear when going
downhill asusedwhen going uphill. Donot coast
or free wheel down hills.
.Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.
a) Useonly approved drawbar hitch points.
b) Limit loadsto those you cansafely control.
c) Do not turn sharply. Usecare when backing.
d) Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when
suggested inthe operator's manual.

.Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
.Itis recommended that this machine notbeused
on public roads. However, if riding on public
roads is unavoidable you must comply to equip-
ment requirements per SAEJ137b and/or ASAE
S279.4 lighting and marking standard. These
standards require vehicles be equipped with
two(2) headlights, one(1) red taillight, two(2)
amber flashing warning lights and a SMVemblem
for operation onpublic roads.
FUEL USAGE SAFETY
.Handle gasoline withcare. Itis highly flammable.
Only useapproved gasoline container.
.Do notattempt to fillgas tank from fuel container
unless the container spout or funnel fits inside
the fuel tank filler neck. The use of too largea
spout or funnel, or no funnel, may result inspilled
gasoline, creating highlyflammable gas vapors.
This could result infire and/or explosion, causing
severe bodily injury.
.Never take the cap offor refuel when the engine
isrunning or hot.
.Don't smoke while refueling or anywhere near
fuel.
.When filling the tank, maintain control of the
nozzle.
.Don't fill fuel tank to capacity... allowroom for
expansion.
.Wipeup any spills immediately.
.Alwaystighten the fuel tank cap securely.
.If the original equipment fuel tank cap islost,
always replace itwithan approved cap. Awill-fit
cap may not be safe.
.Don't drive equipment near open fire.
.Neveruse gasoline for cleaning parts.
MOWER OPERATION
.Clear the work area of objects which might be
picked upand thrown.
.When using the vehicle withmower, proceed as
follows:
a) Mowonly in daylight or ingood artificallight.
b) Never makea cutting height adjustment while
the engine (motor) is running ifthe operator
must dismount to doso.
c) Check the blade mounting bolts for proper
tightness at frequent intervals.
d) Shut the engine (motor) off when removing
the grass catcher or unclogging chute.
.Watch for holes inthe terrain and other hidden
hazards.
.Do not stop or start suddenly whengoing uphill
or downhill. Mowup and down the face ofsteep
slopes; never across the face.
.Disengage power to attachment(s) and stopthe
engine (motor) before leaving the operator's
position.
MAINTANANCEAND STORAGE
.Donot lubricate ormake mechanical adjustments
while the unit is inmotion or when the engine is
running. However, if minor engine adjustments
must be made, apply the parking brake, securely
block the wheels, and use extreme caution.
.Itis necessary to adjust the carburetor with the
engine running, take extra care notto allowrings,
wristwatches; clothing, etc. to become entangled
with moving parts.
.Do not change the engine governor setting or
over-speed the engine.
.To reduce fire hazard, keepthe engine free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
.Keep all nuts, boltsand screws tight tobe sure
the equipment isinsafe working condition.
.Keep the machine and supply of gasoline in
locked storage toprevent children or others from
playing or tampering withthem. Always remove
the ignition key when machine is stored. When
machine isto be stored for an exended time,
disconnect battery cables orremove the battery.
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
A DANGER
The signal word "DANGER"signifies thata
source of extreme danger to a person onor
near amachine exists as a result of the very
nature ofthe machine itself.This danger to
persons issuch that itwould result in a high
likelihood of death or permanent injury if
the recommended precautions are not
taken.
A WARNING
The signal word "WARNING" indicates
that a source ofdanger to a person on or
near a machine exists which mayresult in
death or injury ifthe recommended pre-
cautions are not taken.
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I ~ CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . . .2-3
SAFETY DEFINITIONS. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. . .. .3
HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . . .. .. . .4
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .5
OPERATING CONTROLS. .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . . .5-6
OPERATION 6-7
MAINTENANCE .8-10
STORAGE. .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. 11
LUBRICATION RECORDS 11
ADJUSTMENT RECORDS. . .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . .. . .. 11
HOWTO ORDER REPAIRPARTS
This manual isan operating and service guide forthe
operator. We recommend that you read it carefully
before operating your mower and that you followthe
simple adjustments and maintenance listed. Wedo not
recommend that you make major repairs beyond
necessary adjustments andsimple parts replacements
required to keepyour unit in good operating condition.
For assistance ingetting the most out ofyour unit, and
for overhaul, winter or summer storage, tuneup, and
repair service, we recommend your Authorized Service
Dealer, who isprepared to help you. To eliminate error
and speed delivery:
1. Write your NAME and ADDRESS on your order
plainly.
2. Explain WHEREand HOWto make shipment.
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3. Give PRODUCT NUMBER, NAME and SERIAL
NUMBER that is stamped on the NAMEPLATE or
SERIAL PLATEof your product.
4. Order by QUANTITYDESIRED,the PART NUMBER,
and the DESCRIPTION OF PART.
5. Send yourorder to orvisit your nearest AUTHORIZED
SERVICE DEALER.
6. INSPECTALLSHIPMENTS ON RECEIPT. If any parts
are damaged ormissing, file a claim withthe carrier
before accepting.
7. Do not return material toyour nearest AUTHORIZED
SERVICE DEALER without aletter of explanation.
Makea list ofall returned parts, show yourname and
address, and include it with the shipment.
TRANSPORTATIONCHARGES MUST BE PREPAID.

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
DEFINITIONS OF DIRECTIONS
As used throughout this manual, the following
definitions apply: "Right" and "Left" refer fo the
operator's right and left when seated in the normal
operating position on the tractor. "Forward" and
"Rearward" likewise refer to the directions from the
view-point of the operator.
DEFLECTOR
FIGURE1
ASSEMBLING CHUTE DEFLECTOR
AND HEIGHT CONTROL LEVER
1. Remove banding straps on carton by cutting or
breaking. Removethe literature bag, bag of parts,
discharge chute deflector, and cutting height control
lever from carton. Slice carton open at the corners
andfold down the sides. Remove mower from carton
and remove all additional packing material from
mower.
2. Assemble discharge chute deflector tounderside of
mower housing, using two (short) carriage bolts, flat
washers, lockwashers, and nuts, by inserting
carriage bolts through deflector andthen through
mower housing. Tighten nuts finger tight. Assemble
clamp to front and rear of deflector and m.ower
housing using two (long)carriage bolts andnuts. Do
not use flat washers and lockwashers at this time.
Tighten nuts onclamps securely with awr~nch until
clamps are bent to fit tight against mower housing.
Remove nuts from clamps and addflat washers and
lockwashers. Replace nuts on clamp and tighten
securely (See Fig. 1).
3. Slide cutting height control lever onto roller
adjustment shaft onmower housing. Secure inplace
with pivot pin and 1/8 x 1/2 cotter pin. (Besure head
of pivot pin is towards rear of deck.) Line uphole in
lever with long hole in quadrant and secure with
3/8-16 x 2 screw, large washer, spring, small washer,
and nut (See Fig. 2).
CUTTING HEIGHT
CONTROL LEVER
NUT
SCREW
COTTER PIN
FIGURE2
OPERATING CONTROLS
CAUTION
Donot operate this mowerwithout the discharge
chute extension bolted securely inplace. See
UNPACKING AND SET.UP INSTRUCTIONS.
The operation of the mower is controlled from the
operator's position onthe tractor bythehydraulic lift,
implement lift handleor electric clutch.
HYDRAULIC LIFT
To raise themower to the transport position, move the
hydraulic lift lever rearward (SeeFig. 3) until the mower
is raised upto the tractor. frame, then releasethe lift
lever. To lower the mower for cutting, move the
hydraulic lift lever forward until the mower is at the
desired cutting height, then releasethe lever.
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FIGURE3
IMPLEMENT LIFT HANDLE
The mower is raised or lowered manually by the
implement Ii.ft handle. Moving thelift handle rearward
as far aspossible and locking the handle inthe nearest
notch inthe quadrant (See Fig. 4) places the mower in
the transport position. Moving the handle forward
lowers the mower to the cutting positions.
ELECTRIC CLUTCH
The electric clutch engages anddisengages the engine
power for driving the mower and is controlled by a
special switch (See Fig. 3or 5).
1.1/2" (3.81em)
rPIN
~GRIP
LIFT HANDLE
4-1/2" (11.43 em)
(TRANSPORT)
FIGURE4
ELECTRIC
CLUTCHSWITCH
IGNITION SWITCH
FIGURE5
OPERATION
CUTTER BAR
Before each use of the mower, examine the cutter bar to
make sure it is in good operating condition. Lay the
machine onits side and check asfollows:
A WARNING
To avoid possible serious bodily
injury completely detach the mower
from the tractor before doing any
maintenance onthe mower.
1. Thecutter bar should follow along a straight line and
should not be bent. The bar can be checkedwitha
straightedge.
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2. If the cutter baris bent asmay happen if it strikes a
curb, survey stake or other object, it should be
replaced as it may be damaged. Thedamage might
be a microscopic crackwhichcould grow, allowing a
piece of the barto break off and bethrown out from
under the mower, causing serious bodily injury (See
"B", Fig. 6).
3. Examine theends of the cutter barandthe transition
between the turned upair vanes andthe flat part on
the side awayfrom thegrass. When cutting grass in
dry or sandy soil, abrasive dust of sand particles can
wear away the metal connecting thevanesand the
flat part (See "A", Fig. 6). If aslot forms ina bar as
shown in "B", Fig. 6,the bar should be replaced.
4. If the wear is allowed totake place for along time,
the slot will grow, permitting apiece of the vane to
break off the bar and be thrown from the mower,
causing possible serious bodily injury.

NEW CUTTER BAR
EARLY WEAR
DANGEROUS WEAR
FIGURE6
CUTTING HEIGHT
Depending upon thetype of cut desired, the mower can
be used intwo different ways:
1. To obtain acut which follows the contour of the
ground, the mower should beoperated with the rear
rollers onthe ground and the lift system lowered
enough to permit the mower to float.
NOTE
It isvery important to permit the mower to float.
If the lift system islowered too far, the mower
can't move independently from thetractor, it
could result in premature roller wear and
damage tothe mower deck.
To adjust the cutting height, raise the mower to
transport position and set the rearrollers to the
desired cutting height using the cutting height
control lever(SeeFigs. 7 & 11).
~ RAISE
LOWER .. CUTTING HEIGHT
CONTROL LEVER
FIGURE7
2. To obtain alevel cut which doesn't follow small
changes in ground contour, the mower should be
suspended from thetractor lift system with therear
rollers set in the 1.1/2" cutting position to act as anti-
scalp rollers (See Fig. 12). If the tractor has a manual
lift, set the mower atthe desired cutting height using
the implement lift handle perthe Instructions on
Page 5. If the tractor has a hydraulic lift, set the
cutting height by using the position control as
follows: (See Fig. 3).
a. Raise mowerto transport position.
b. LoosenLock Bar.
c. Turn position control knobclockwise to lowest
position.
d. Lowermowerto desired cutting height.
e. Turn position control knob counterclockwise until
lift is contacted (Resistanceis felt).
f. Tighten lock barfinger tight, do not use a wrench.
NOTE
No matter which type of cut Is desired, the
mower must be properly leveled. See
maintenance section Instructions.
ENGINE SPEED
Make sure electric clutch is disengaged before starting
engine. For all cutting conditions, operate theengine at
full throttle to maintain sufficient blade speed.
In the interest of safety, have your tractor checked
yearly and make sure the full throttle, no load, "on
governor" engine speed Isnot in excess of maximum
3400 rpm at full throttle.
NOTE1
The ANSI-Outdoor Power Equipment Institute
Safety Standards aresubject to continuing review
and improvement. If maximum permissible blade
tip speeds arechanged, it will becomenecessary to
change theengine speed listed. Your Authorized
Service Station will be kept informed of changes, If
such occur, and will beable to adjust your machine
to keep it up to datewith themost modern safety
standards on cutter blade speeds.
NOTE2
Engine speeds will vary, evenwith the best ofgover-
nors, and safe practice isto setengines 100to 200
rpm under the maximum acceptable rates.
NOTE3
The ANSI-OPEl Safety Standards require thedis-
charge chute extension aspackaged with this mow-
er to be bolted securely inplace for proper, safe
operation. See UNPACKING AND SET-UP
INSTRUCTIONS.
TRACTOR GROUND SPEED
Gear Drive Tractors -For light to medium cutting,
operate the tractor in 2nd or 3rd gear. Shift the
transmission into low gear for heavy cutting. The
mower will not cut clean oreven if the forward speedof
the tractor istoo fast.
Hydrostatic Driven Tractors -For all cutting conditions,
move the control pedal forward and down until the
tractor groundspeed matches the cutting conditions,
that is, when the mower is making aclean, level cut.
The mower will not cut clean or even if the forward
speed of the tractor istoo fast.
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MAINTENANCE
FIGURE8
CUTTER DRIVE BELT
REPLACEMENT
1. Detachthe mower from the tractor.
2. Remove screws and lockwashers from around the
belt cover and carefully remove it from the mower
(See Fig. 8).
3. With apair of pliers, grip the endof the tension
spring and remove it from the slot in the mower
housing (See Fig. 9).
4. Removethe worn belt and replace it with anew one.
5. Hook theendof the tension spring inthe slot.
6. Replace the cover and fasten it securely with the
screws and lockwashers previously removed.
IDLER PULLEY
FIGURE9
CUTTER BAR
Cutter Bar Removal -This operation must be performed
with the mower detached from the tractor. Turn the
mower over on its back and remove thescrew and
lockwasher at the center of each cutter bar.
When sharpening the cutter bar, do not follow the
original angle of grind as shown in "A" (See Fig. 10).
Instead, grind new cutting edges onthe diagonal as
shown in "8". Make sure that each cutting edge
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receives anequal amount of grinding to prevent having
an unbalanced bar which will cause excessive
vibrations at high speeds and maydamage the mower.
A WARNING
Incorrect resharpening ofthe cutter
bar as illustrated in"A", Fig. 10,may
result in serious bodily injuryshould
the sudden impact ofthe bar anda
foreign object occur during operation
causing apossible brokenblade tip
to be discharged from under the
mower.
~A - ~DO NOT RESHARPEN
G-un___n...J TO THISPATTERN
ORIGIN;: ~~~E-7...J 1/2" (1.27CM) MAXIMUM
REMOVAL DURING
RESHARPENING
B
REQUIREDSHARPENING PATTERN
FIGURE 10
ADJUSTING REAR ROLLER
HEIGHT
There are five cutting heights on the control quadrant.
The cutting heights are shown inFigure 11. Move the
cutting height control leverto the position desired.
NOTE
Cutting heights are measured withthe rearrollers
setting onthe ground, and theimplement lift lever
set in the corresponding position on the liftquadrant
or the next lower position for2" (5.08em) and 3"
(7.62 em) cutting position (see Figure11).
MOWER LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
The mower is pre-set at the factory and under normal
conditions will never need adjusting. However, the
mower should be checked periodically and if necessary
adjusted as follows:
1. Side to Side: If one side of the mower is lower than
the other, remove the rearhanger bracket onthe low
side of the mower and reassemble it in adifferent set

.of holesto makeit shorter and raisethe lowside of
the mower.
2. Blade Tilt: Position cutter blade parallel to tractor
centerline (Foreand Aft). Check that the front tip of
the blades are .125to .375 below rear tip. If the
mower needs to be adjusted, remove both rear
hanger brackets and reassemble them in different
sets of holes as necessary to get the proper
adjustment. Move both rear brackets the same
amount.
LOAD
FIGURE 11
ATTACHING MOWER TOTRACTOR
On models with implement handle, proceed as follows:
1. Be sure that engine is off. Set parking brake.
2. Pull implement lift handle back andlock it in the last
notch of quadrant toraise the hitch assembly.
3. Set rear rollers inthe load position.
4. Slide the mower under the tractor (See Fig. 12).
5. Position the mower under the tractor as far to the
rear as possible.
6. Pushthe implement lift leverforward to lower the lift
linkage.
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TRACTOR CENTERLINE
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RIGHT SIDE
MOWER
FIGURE 12
7. Push down the lift linkage manually, thenslide the
mower forward, making surethe front and rearhitch
brackets areinside the mower lift arms. Lift mower
with implement lift handle to lockfront hitch latch in
place onthe front hanger bar.
On models with hydraulic lift lever orelectric lift switch,
proceed as follows:
1. Set parking brake.
2. Turn on switch with key and start engine. Pull
hydraulic lift lever back or press electric lift switch
uptoraise the hitch assembly. Shut engine off. BE
SURE ENGINE ISSHUT OFF BEFORE PERFORMING
STEPS NO.3, 4, and 5.
3. Set rearrollers in "load" position.
4. Slide the mowerunder the tractor (See Fig. 12).
Position the unit underthe tractor asfar to the rear
as possible.
5. Start the engine and movethe hydraulic lift lever
forward orpress electric lift switch down tolower the
lift linkage. Shut engine off. BESUREENGINE IS
SHUT OFF BEFORE PERFORMING STEPNO.6.
6. Manually pushdown lift linkage. Slide themower
forward, making sure the front and rear hitch
brackets areinside the mower lift arms. Start engine
and move hydraulic lift lever back or press electric
lift switch upto lift mower slightly andengage the
front hitch latch onthe front hanger bar. lower the
unit tothe load position, then shut engine off. BE
SURETHE ENGINE ISSHUT OFF BEFORE MAKING
BELT INSTAllATION OR ADJUSTMENT.
BELT INSTAllATION AND
ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT
The following instructions must be followedeach
time anew belt isinstalled on your mower, or the
mower is reinstalled on your tractor. You should
also check forproper adjustment during theseason
of usage. The end result will be good performance
and extended belt life.
1. Attach the drive belt, slipping it over the attachment
pulley, through the belt guide, over the two smaller
idler pulleys, and the larger of the two engine drive
pulleys, asshown in Figure 13. Makesure that the
belt is not twisted more than required for proper
function (1/2 Turn).
2. Start theengine and raise themower to the highest
position. BESURETHE ENGINE ISSHUT OFF
BEFORE PERFORMING STEPS3, 4, and 5.
3. Grasp the two belt sections that extend from the
attachment pulley tothetractor idlers, and squeeze
together. At the same time observe the spring onthe
spring-loaded idler (right side of tractor). Asthe belt
section6 are manually squeezed together, the spring
should begin to compress. There should be a
minimum of 1/8" (3.17mm) spring movement before
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.the spring is completely (solid) compressed. If the
'811owable inside movement between the totaLspring
coils is 118"(3.17 mm) or less, the spring should be
adjusted by turning the nut on the rodextending
through the spring. The nut should be turned back,
allowing the spring to beextended.
4. After adjusting the nut, recheck the spring, making
sure that there is 1/8" (3.17mm)or more spring travel
before the spring is completely compressed. The
mower must be in the highest position for this
adjustment.
5. It is important tocheck thebelt occasionally to make
sure that it has not become too loose. Belts may
stretch or wear. If the belt h~s become loose, the
tension can beincreased byadjusting the nut on the
spring rod. The spring should becompressed. Refer
to step 3andcheck to make sure the spring is not
compressed too far.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN
THEIR PROPERSEQUENCE MAY RESULT IN SHORT
BELT LIFE.
BELT GUIDE
I~RIVEBELT IDLER PULLEYS
FIGURE 13
REMOVING MOWER FROM
TRACTOR
1. Adjust the rear rollers to the load position and set
the mower on load position.
2. Removethe mower drive belt from the mower drive
pulley, the two small idler pulleys, andthe engine
pulley.
3A. On models with hydraulic lift or optional electric
lift, proceed as follows:
a. Start theengine andraise the mower slightly off
the ground. Then shut engine off. BE SURE
ENGINE IS SHUT OFF BEFORE PERFORMING
STEP 6.
b. Release the front hitch latch and lower the
mower to the ground at the same time by
pushing the dydraulic lift lever forward or
pushing the electric lift switch down.
c. After the mower touches the ground, push the
lift linkage down todisengage the front hitch
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latch fromthefront hanger bar.
d. Slide the mower to the rear as far as possible,
rembving it from the lift linkage.
3B. On models with the manual implement lift handle,
proceed as follows:
a. Raise the lift linkage slightly andrelease the
hitch latch. Releasethe implement lift handle.
b. Releasethe hitch latch andpush the lift linkage
down manually todisengage the latch from the
front hanger bar. .
4.
c. Slide the mower to the rear as far as possible,
removing it from the lift linkage.
Raise lift linkage clear from the mower. Slide
mower out from underneath tractor insame manner
shown in Figure 12.
5. After mower has been removed fromthe tractor,
thoroughly clean as described under "Storage"
instructions.
LUBRICATION
SPRING
FIGURE 14
PIVOT POINTS
Use SAE No. 30 oil to keep pivot points operating
smoothly. Lubricate once eachseason, or as required
to insure free operation.
IDLER PULLEYS & SPINDLE BEARINGS
These pulleys &bearings have beenfactory pre-sealed
and no lubrication is required.
Grease the following with front wheel bearing grease:
A) Backside of slot in quadrant.
B) Outside surface of front roller brackets.
C) Bearing surface onmower housing under idler arm.
(Lubricate when servicing cutter drive belt.)

STORAGE
At the endof the mowing season, or if the mower is to
be stored for any length of time, the following steps are
recommended.
The mower may bestored onend to take up less space.
Lift upthe unit by the bar at the front connecting the
hitch latches andraise the mower until it rests on the
rear roller mounting arms.
Wash off accumulated grass clippings and dust with
spray from agarden hose. If necessary, asoft bristled
scrub brush can beused to clean the rollers.
Asmall stick can be used effectively to clean out
corners under the deck.
NOTE
The mower mayalso be cleaned while attached to
the tractor. Awash-out connector ison the lefthand
side of the mower housing for that purpose. See
instructions under "Washing Mower".
Wipe the entire unit with aclean cloth to remove
gasoline stains and oil spots. To prevent rusting, touch
upspots where paint has beenremoved.
When the mower is completely dry, apply lubrication.
Follow the lubricating instructions inthis manual.
WASHING MOWER
We recommend washing the mower with ahose to
prevent the accumulation of grass clippings and dirt
and to keepthe unit operating efficiently.
The mower may be cleaned while attached to the
tractor. Awashout connector islocated onthe left hand
side of the mower housing for that purpose. To clean
unit, proceed as follows:
1. Position the tractor with thedischarge chute toward
an open area. Remove the cap onthe wash-out
connector.
2. Make surethe tractor is in"neutral" andthe parking
brake is "ON".
3. Set the mower to its lowest cutting position.
4. Start the engine and run at "FAST" speed,
approximately 3/4to full throttle. Engagethe electric
PTOclutch to operate the mower.
5. Direct astream of water from agarden hose into the
wash-out connector until trash is no longer being
discharged.
6. After washing the mower. STOPTHE ENGINE before
performing any other maintenance operations.
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ADJUSTMENT RECORDS
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HOURS OIL
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