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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blade running. STOP
blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove
spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire
away from spark plug. Engine and components can
be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine
and components sufficient time to cool.
5. Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication
b. 42" Deck spindle assemblies are equipped
with a grease fitting located underneath the
deck. Lubricate spindle bearings with three shots
of general purpose grease from grease gun.
6. Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication
Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a
light coat of motor oil.
3.3.3. YARD CRUISER - LUBRICATION
1. Front Wheel Bearings
Lubricate front wheel bearings with five shots of
general purpose grease from grease gun. See
Figure 3.7.
LUBRICATE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
FIGURE 3.7
2. Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft
The front frame cover will not have to be removed to
lubricate the pivot shaft. The access hole is at the rear
of the front structure underneath frame cover.
a. The pivot shaft grease fitting can be accessed
through a hole at the rear of the front structure.
Lubricate pivot shaft with three shots of general
purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.8.
FRONT STRUCTURE
FRONT COVER
IS REMOVED
3. Parking Brake Pivot Bushings
a. Make sure fuel cap is on tight. Start engine
and allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel.
Close vent on fuel filler cap.
b. Remove key from ignition switch.
c. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away
from spark plug(s).
d. Carefully stand YARD CRUISER on rear
bumper.
e. Lubricate both pivot bushings with three shots
general purpose grease from grease gun. See
Figure 3.9
YARD CRUISER SHOWN WITH DECK
REMOVED. DECK REMOVAL NOT
NECESSARY FOR LUBRICATION.
LUBRICATE BOTH
PIVOT BUSHINGS
14
ACCESS HOLE
LUBRICATE PIVOT
SHAFTS
FIGURE 3.8
FIGURE 3.9
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