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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION
(Continued from previous page)
NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive disc.
See Figure 3.3.
3. Reinstall transmission plug.
4. Thereafter, check grease level after each 25
hours of operation.
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP
the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the
spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Wear
heavy leather gloves when handling or working
around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp
and can cause severe injury.
3.2.3 CHECK MOWER BLADE
1. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away
from plug.
2. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to
the blade cap screw. Do not tilt mower with spark
plug or carburetor down. See Figure 3.1.
3. Check torque of blade retaining cap screw.
Recommended torque should be 30 to 40 ft. lbs.
See Figure 3.4.
4. Check blade for sharpness, wear and damage. See
Section on Blade Wear Limits.
3.2.4 CHECK ENGINE DRIVE BELT
1. Visually check engine drive belt for cracking,
fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. Replace belt
before operating mower.
KEEP DRIVE DISC CLEAN !
FIGURE 3.3
3.2.5 CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY-V BELT
1. Visually check poly-v belt for cracking, fraying,
severed or belt strands exposed. Replace belt before
operating mower.
3.3 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)
Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance
schedule.
3.3.1. Engine
Service engine according to engine owner's manual.
3.3.2. Air Filter
Refer
to
engine
instructions.
3.3.3. Engine Oil
Refer
to
engine
instructions.
3.4 STORAGE PROCEDURE
Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for directions regarding
engine storage preparations. Prepare the mower for "end of
season" storage as follows:
1. Drain fuel from fuel tank and let engine run until all
fuel is out of the carburetor.
2. Disconnect and remove the spark plug wire
away
from
preparations are made!
3. Tape all openings closed to prevent spraying water
into exhaust or air intakes during washing.
4. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels and thoroughly
clean the underside of the deck. Do not tilt mower with
spark plug or carburetor down.
accumulation of grass with a putty knife and or wire
brush.
5. Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating of oil
to prevent corrosion.
6. On self-propelled models, loosen wing nuts on
ground speed control rod before folding handles.
7. Loosen handle knobs. Carefully fold the handles
forward, "flexing" the control cables to prevent cable
damage.
8. Store the mower in a shed or other dry area,
protected from weather.
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RECOMMENDED
BLADE RETAINING
CAP SCREW
TORQUE VALUE
SHOULD BE 30 TO
40 FT. LBS.
FIGURE 3.4
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manual
owner's
manual
spark
plug
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