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Greasing and Lubrication
Service Interval/Specification
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to
scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into
the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the
bearings.
5. Wipe up any excess grease.
Where to add Grease
Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal (Fig. 32).
Figure 32
Lubricating the Caster Bearings
1. Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front spindles
until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings
(Fig. 33).
Figure 33
Greasing the PTO Drive Belt Idler and
Deck Belt Idler
1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark
plug(s).
2. Grease the idler pulley pivots (Fig. 34).
Note: You will have to remove the carrier covers to access
the grease fitting for the deck.
Figure 34
Cleaning the Cooling System
Service Interval/Specification
Before each use, check and clean engine cooling system.
Remove any build–up of grass, dirt or other debris from
the cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins, air intake
screen on flywheel end, and carburetor–governor levers
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m–6367
m–6529
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