Briggs & Stratton FW25 series Setup Instructions page 7

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52" Mower Deck - S/N: 2017243271 & Above
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4. Loosen the jam nut (C) on the eye bolt (D).
5. Turn the adjustment nut (E) until the measurement as
indicated in the chart is achieved.
6. Re-tighten the jam nut.
7. Re-install the mower deck guards.
8. Run the mower under no-load condition for about five (5)
minutes to break in the new belt.
Lubrication
Moving components with grease fittings must be lubricated at
the intervals as specified in the Maintenance Chart .
Grease Fitting Location
Forward Speed Control Lever Rod
(A, Figure 13)
Qty of Fittings Qty of Fittings
(36" Models) (48" & 52"
Models)
1
Grease Fitting Location
Drive Lever Pivots (B)
Grease-able Ball Joints - Units in
serial number range 2017170234
& below only (C)
Forward Speed Indicator Pivot (A,
Figure 14)
Transaxle Drive Idler Arm (B)
Mower Deck Spindles (A, Figures 15,
16, & 17)
Mower Deck Idler Arm (B) - 48"
Models: Units in serial number
range 2017170234 & below only;
52" Models: Units is serial number
range 2017243270 & below only
Front Caster Wheel Axles (See
Lubricating the Front Casters) (A,
Figure 18)
Front Casters (See Lubricating the
Front Casters)
Not all greases are compatible. Red grease (p/n 5022285) is
recommended, automotive-type, high-temperature, lithium
grease may be used when this is not available.
Oil Application Locations
Ball Joints - Units in serial number range 2017170235 & above only (C,
Figure 13)
Operator Presence Flap Pivots (D)
Neutral Return Pedal Pivots (E)
Control Rod Pivots (F)
Parking Brake Handle Pivot (C, Figure 14)
Parking Brake Rod Pivots Points (D)
Lower Parking Brake Shaft Pivots (E)
Discharge Chute Rod Hinge (C, Figures 15, 16, & 17)
Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact
is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belt and
pulleys. Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces clean both
before and after lubrication.
Qty of Fittings Qty of Fittings
(36" Models) (48" & 52"
Models)
2
8
1
1
2 3
1
2
(N/A)
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