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Creeping:

Creeping is the slight forward or

backward movement of the mower when the

throttle is on and the speed control pedal is in

the neutral position. If your mower creeps, refer

to speed control Adjustment Section F4, page

22.

E. Brakes

While the mower is in motion, all braking is performed

dynamically through the hydraulic pumps and traction

motors, controlled by the speed control pedals. If the brake

pedal is pushed, it will return the forward and reverse

pedals to neutral and add the drum brake force to the

hydrostatic brake. When the mower is stationary with the

engine running, the hydraulic system locks the traction

wheels. If the engine is shut off, the park brake should be

engaged. The park brake is engaged by pushing the pedal

down and the latch lever until it latches. To release, push it

a second time without pushing the latch lever.

Note: To move the mower forward or in reverse

by pushing, you must release the dynamic brak

ing. Locate the valves on the pump. Turn valves

counter-clockwise (using a standard 7/16” wrench)

one quarter turn to push the unit. After pushing

the mower to the desired location, return both

valves to the operating position by turning the

valve clockwise, but do not overtighten(See photo

below)

Left Side Pump

Bypass

Valve

When the mower is parked with the engine running and

the speed control pedal in the neutral position, the

parking brakes should be applied. The parking brakes

are drum-type brakes mounted on each traction wheel.

They are both engaged by the same operating lever.

Adjustments:

The parking brake pedal should

engage with moderate force.

Note: To increase parking brake capacity,

adjust brake cables at the brake arms equally.

Adjust the cable housing nuts one full turn and

check parking capacity. Repeat if parking brake

does not hold.

Repair:

The mower is equipped with drum

brakes and will not normally require mainte

nance. If they are not working properly, please

contact your service center.

Note: The brake can be applied at anytime to

function as a service or an emergency brake.

When it is applied, the forward and reverse pedals

will return to their neutral positions.

F. Hydraulic System

WARNING:

Never overfill the hydraulic units. Damage can

occur if the oil level is not within the proper oper

ating range.

Note: When adding hydraulic oil, do so in small

quantities and recheck the oil level before adding

more. It is important that you do not overfill the

reservoir to allow for fluid expansion.

Hoses:

Check the hoses from the hydraulic oil

tank to the oil filter to the hydraulic lines daily for

leaks or abrasion and replace any damaged

hoses. Make certain there are no kinks or twists

in any hose.

Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter:

Note: Change the hydraulic oil and the oil fil-

ter element after the first 50 hours of operation

and every 500 hours thereafter.

To drain the hydraulic oil tank, place a 1 gallon drain

pan under the drain plug on the bottom of the hydraulic

oil tank. Remove the drain plug, drain the tank, then

replace the plug. Remove the three screws from the top

of the oil filter and take out the oil filter element You

don’t have to drain the rest of the hydraulic system. Put

the replacement filter element in the oil filter and

lubricate the sealing surface. Install the three screws in

the top of the oil filter to secure the oil filter element.

(See photo below)

Note: Always wipe off the hydraulic tank fill

cap and the area around it before removing the

cap to prevent dirt from contaminating the oil.

Remove the fill cap and fill the tank with the same 15W-

40 oil and 1.5 ounces of Ornite additive selected for the

filter until the oil level is a 1/4” below the oil tank fill

Screw