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4. Grease the three spindle bearings under the pulleys
until grease comes out the lower seals (Figure 30).
5. Grease the idler arm on the mower deck (Figure 30).
6. Grease the fittings on the push arms (Figure 30).
Figure 30
Engine Maintenance
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean foam air
cleaner element (more often in dirty
or dusty conditions).
Every 50 hours—Check the paper air
cleaner element (more often in dirty
or dusty conditions).
Every 200 hours—Replace the paper
air cleaner element.
Inspect the foam and paper elements and replace them
if they are damaged or excessively dirty.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every
few operating hours) if the operating conditions are
extremely dusty or sandy.
Important: Do not oil the foam or paper element.
Removing the Foam and Paper
Elements
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 around the air cleaner to prevent dirt
from getting into the engine and causing damage
(Figure 31).
4. Unscrew the cover knob and remove the air cleaner
cover (Figure 31).
5. Remove the 2 wing nuts and remove the air cleaner
assembly (Figure 31).
6. Carefully pull the foam element off the paper
element (Figure 31).
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