Greasing the PTO Drive Belt Idler and
Deck Belt Idler
1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark
plug(s).
2. Grease the idler pulley pivots (Fig. 35).
Note: You will have to remove the carrier covers to access
the grease fitting for the deck.
Figure 35
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. 36). 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
for malfunction or short. To replace fuse pull out on the
fuse (Fig. 37) and push in new fuse.
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Fuse: F1–7.5 amp, blade-type
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1. Fuse 7.5 amp
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.
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Figure 36
2. Caster tire
Figure 37
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m–5206