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Lubrication
Lubricating the Pivot Arms
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
After every 25 operating hours or when the season ends,
lubricate the pivot arms.
1. Move the rear wheel cutting height levers to the
center setting.
2. Wipe the grease fittings with a clean rag (Figure 20).
Figure 20
1. Grease fitting
3. Install a grease gun onto the fitting and gently apply 2
or 3 pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium-base grease.
Important: Excessive grease pressure may
damage the seals.
Lubricating the Gear Case
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
After every 100 operating hours, grease the gear case.
1. Remove the grass bag.
2. Install a grease gun onto the fitting through the belt
cover opening (Figure 21).
Figure 21
1. Belt cover
3. Gently apply one to 2 pumps of #2 multi-purpose
lithium-base grease.
4. Install the grass bag.
2. Grease fitting
Engine Maintenance
Servicing the Air Filter
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 300 hours
Clean the foam pre-cleaner every 25 operating hours.
Clean the paper air filter every 100 operating hours.
Replace the paper air filter once every season or every
300 operating hours; replace it more frequently in dusty
conditions.
Important: Do not operate the engine without the
air filter assembly; extreme engine damage will
occur.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 15).
3. Remove the screw that secures the air cleaner cover
(Figure 22).
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