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Note:
Make sure that the axle does not extend
beyond either nut.
17.
Install the seal guards over the wheel hub, and
insert the wheel into the caster fork.
18.
Install the caster bolt and tighten the nut fully.
Important:
To prevent seal and bearing damage,
check the bearing adjustment often. Spin the
caster tire. The tire should not spin freely (more
than 1 or 2 revolutions) or have any side play. If
the wheel spins freely, adjust the torque on the
spacer nut until there is a slight amount of drag.
Apply another layer of thread-locking adhesive.
Lubricating the Brake-Handle
Pivot
Service Interval: Every 160 hours
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Lubricate the bronze bushings on the
brake-handle pivot with a spray type lubricant
or light oil
(Figure
Figure 32
Left Side of Machine Shown
1. Brake-handle pivot
2. PTO-handle pivot
32).
3. Spring-arm pivot
4. Toggle pivot
Lubricating the Brake-Rod
Bushings and Steering-Linkage
Rod Ends
Service Interval: Every 160 hours
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Unlatch the seat latch and tilt the seat up.
4.
Lubricate the bronze bushings on each end of
the brake rod shaft with a spray type lubricant
or a light oil.
Note:
The bushings are located to the inside
of the flange bearings.
5.
Lubricate each end of both steering linkage rods
with a spray lubricant or a light oil.
Changing the Gearbox Oil
Service Interval: After the first 50 hours—Change
Every 100 hours—Check the oil in all 3 gearbox
housings and add oil as needed.
Every 2,000 hours—Change the oil in all 3
gearbox housings and add oil as needed.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Remove the blades that are attached to the
gearbox; refer to
54).
4.
Remove the gearbox and drive-shaft assembly
from the mower deck. Retain the hardware for
use later.
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5.
Remove the large oil drain plug on the front of
each of the 3 gearbox sections and drain the oil
(Figure
33).
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the oil in all 3 gearbox housings and
add oil as needed.
Removing the Blades (page
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