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Greasing the Bearings
Make sure cutting unit spindles are full of grease
before engine is first started.
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
1. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings.
Grease until it comes out lower seals (Fig. 10).
Figure 10
1. Spindles
Checking the Level of Mower
Deck
Check the level of the deck before machine is first put
into use.
Refer to Mower Leveling and Compression Spring
Adjustment in the Maintenance section on page 37.
Checking the Side Discharge
Chute
Remove plastic tie holding side discharge chute up and
lower into place.
Checking the Engine Oil
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking the
Engine Oil, page 30.
Operation
Think Safety First
Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the
safety section. Knowing this information could help you,
your family, pets or bystanders avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing, feet
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and head is recommended.
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operator's ear and can cause
hearing loss through extended periods of
exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
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1. Caution
Controls
Become familiar with all the controls (Fig. 12) before you
start the engine and operate the machine.
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Caution
Figure 11
2. Wear hearing protection
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