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FIGURE 26.
7. Transaxle. The transaxle is sealed at the fac¬
tory and does not
require checking.
If
disassembled for any reason, lubricate with
24 oz. of EP Lithium grease. See figure 27.
The following parts should be oiled once a year
with SAE30oil.
1. All deck links.
2. Clutch and brake pivot points and linkages.
3. Height adjustment levers.
4. Steering column bearings.
The following items have sealed bearings and re¬
quire no further lubrication.
1. Blade Spindles
2. Idler Bearings
3. Tie Rod Ends
MAINTENANCE
CRANKCASE OIL
To ensure maximum engine performance, perform
the following periodic maintenance:
Oil Check
Check the oil level in the crankcase before each
use of the machine and after every five hours of
operation. Oil should be kept between the add and
full marks on the dipstick. See figure 28.
FIGURE 28.
After the first five hours of operating a new
engine, drain the oil (see figure 29) from the
crankcase while engine is still hot and refill
crankcase with new oil; thereafter change the oil
every 25 hours of operation. This procedure en¬
sures minimum wear of engine parts. To change
the oil, proceed as follows:
1. With the machine on level ground, place a
suitable metal container under the oil drain
plug, then remove the drain plug. See figure
29.
FIGURE 29.
2. After the oil has been drained completely
from the crankcase, replace the drain plug and
tighten.
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