Tire Pressure; Cleaning The Mower - DeWalt DW33 Instruction Manual

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PRODUCT CARE, cont'd

Tire Pressure

WARNING: Under any circumstance do not exceed manufacturer's
recommended psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times. Refer
to sidewall of tire for recommended pressure.
Periodically check the pressure on both your mower's rear tires. Uneven tire pressure
will cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly and may result in mower to veering to
either the left or right during operation. Refer to the tire side wall for tire manufacturer's
recommended psi and deflate (or inflate) the tires as necessary.

Cleaning the Mower

Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped OFF promptly. Do NOT allow debris
to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine, the transmission's cooling fan or on
any other part of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys.
Smart Jet
Your mower's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck
wash system.
Use the Smart Jet to rinse grass clippings from the deck's underside and prevent the
buildup of corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING:
WARNING: Before using the deck wash system, always disengage the blade
control, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
1. Position the mower on a level, clear location on your lawn, near enough for your
garden hose to reach.
CAUTION: Make certain the mower's discharge chute is directed AWAY from
your house, garage, parked cars, etc.
2. Remove the fast attach deck wash nozzle from the mower deck and thread it onto the
end of your garden hose.
3. Attach garden hose with the deck wash nozzle to the water port on your deck's surface.
See Figure 10.
4. Turn the water ON.
5. Start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.
6. While in the operator's position behind the mower, move the blade control into the
ON position.
7. Remain in the operator's position with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two
minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.
8. Move the blade control into the OFF position.
9. Turn the ignition key (for electric start models) to the STOP position to turn the
mower's engine OFF.
10. Turn the water OFF and detach the deck wash nozzle from the water port on your
deck's surface.
After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet system, start the mower's engine, return to the
operator's position and engage the blades. Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum
of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.
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Figure 10
Lubrication
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage
PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key (if equipped) to prevent
unintended starting.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system and lift linkage at least once a season
with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season. Lubricate the axles and
rim hubs well with an all-purpose grease before reinstalling them.
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles and casters is equipped with a grease fitting. See Figure 11.
Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours
of mower operation.
Blade Timing Belt
The cutting deck spindles are driven by a blade timing (cogged) belt, assuring that the
deck blades are always perpendicular to each other. At least once a season, or after striking
any foreign object, check the timing belt as follows:
1. Remove the belt cover by removing the three screws (a) and washers (b) (if equipped)
which secure it to the frame. See Figure 12 for hardware location according to belt
cover shape.
(a)
WARNING: Do not operate mower without the belt cover installed. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage.
Figure 11
(a)
(a)
Figure 12