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Figure 33
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. 34).
Note: You'll have to remove the carrier covers to access
the grease fitting for the deck.
3. Grease the idler pulley pivots (Fig. 34).
Figure 34
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
50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first
(Fig. 35). Check the tires when they are cold to get the
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most accurate pressure reading.
Rear Tire Pressure: 12–14 psi (83–97 kPa)
Castor Tire Pressure: 20–24 psi (138–165 kPa)
1. Rear Tire
Servicing the Fuse
Service Interval/Specification
The electrical system is protected by a fuse. It requires no
maintenance, however, if the fuse blows check
component/circuit for malfunction or short. To replace
fuse pull out on the fuse (Fig. 36) to remove or replace it.
Fuse: F1–7.5 amp, blade-type
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Figure 35
2. Castor tire
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