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Greasing the PTO Drive Belt Idler and
Deck Belt Idler
1. Grease the idler pulley pivots (Fig. 36).
Note: You will have to remove the carrier covers to access
the grease fitting for the deck.
Figure 36
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 and linkage.
This will help insure adequate cooling and correct engine
speed and will reduce the possibility of overheating and
mechanical damage to the engine.
Checking the Tire Pressure
Service Interval/Specification
Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as
specified. Check the pressure at the valve stem after every
40 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first
(Fig. 37). Check the tires when they are cold to get the most
accurate pressure reading.
Rear Tire Pressure: 12–14 psi (83–97 kPa)
Caster Tire Pressure: 25–30 psi (172–207 kPa)
1. Rear Tire
Servicing the Fuse
Service Interval/Specification
The electrical system is protected by a fuse. It requires no
maintenance. If the fuse blows check component or circuit
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for malfunction or short. To replace fuse pull out on the
fuse (Fig. 38) to remove or replace it.
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1. Fuse, 7.5 amp, blade type
Servicing the Brakes
Service Interval/Specification
Before each use, check brakes on both a level surface and
slope.
Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine or
leave it unattended. If the parking brake does not hold
securely, an adjustment is required.
Checking the Brakes
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO.
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Figure 37
2. Caster tire
Figure 38
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