Front Wheels - Yard-Man 131784G Owner's Manual

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
During normal operation of this machine, the brake is
subject to wear and will require periodic examination
and adjustment.
_ ARNING: Do not have the engine running
when you adjust the brake.
If brake adjustment is required, refer to step numbers
11, 12 and 13 of the Speed Control Adjustment section.
The steering box assembly has a grease fitting.
However, it should not require lubrication. If
disassembled for any reason, lubricate with 4 oz. of
#251 E.P. grease, part number 737-3007,
The steering shaft should be lubricated with light oil at
least once a season,
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LUBRICATION
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_ WARNING: Always stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire before clean-
ing, lubricating or doing any kind of work
on lawn tractor.
FRONTWHEELS
The front wheels are provided with grease fittings.
Lubricate front wheels at least once a season with
automotive multi-purpose grease.
REAR WHEELS AND U-JOINTS
There are grease fittings provided on the rear wheel
bearing housings and U-joints. Lubricate every 25
hours of operation using automotive multi-purpose
grease. See figure 20. The rear tie rod ends have
service-free inserts. Do not oil or grease the ball joints.
NOTE: Figure 20 is shown with rear wheel removed.
Do
Grease
Ball Joints
FIGURE 20.
Grease
Fittings
STEERING GEARS
Lubricate teeth of the external steering gears with
automotive multi-purpose grease after every 25 hours
of operation or once a season. See figure 21.
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Steering Gears
FIGURE 21.
TRANSAXLE
The transaxle is lubricated at the factory and does not
require checking, if disassembled for any reasor_,
lubricate with 32 oz. of Shell grease, part number
737-0148.
PIVOT POINTS
Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least once a
season.
MAIN'rENANCE
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_ik WARNING: Disconnect the spark p_g w_re
and ground against the engine before per.
forming any repairs or maintenance.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Refer to page 19 of this manual for trouble shooting
_n_ormation.
ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
maintenance instructions,
Service air cleaner every 10 hours under normal con-
ditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty
conditions. To service the air cleaner, refer to the
separate engine manual packed with your unit.
The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommend-
ed at the start of each mo_NinO,_ se_s_;
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manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow
instructions carefully.