Gearbox Lube Level; Gearbox; Gearbox Seals And Gasket; Input Shaft Seal And Cover Gasket - EVH MFG HARDEE 1198W Operator And Maintenance Manual

MAINTENANCE
 Turn blade holder to position second blade-mounting
hole under access hole.
 Install and tighten blade bolt.
 Rotate blade bolt access cover over access hole.
 Install driveshaft.
 Remove supporting means and lower mower.

Gearbox Lube Level

After periods of heavy use (at least every 10 hours of
operation), or after repairing the gearbox, or if lubricant
leaks are observed, check gearbox lubricant levels.
Caution
DO NOT operate the mower if lubricant level is low.
Replace damaged seals or gasket and add lubricant to
the correct level. DO NOT OVERFILL.
 Position mower on a level surface.
 Visually check and look for leaks in shaft and open
plate cover and check for oil in blade pan.
 Remove gearbox lubricant level plug and check
lubricant level. Lubricant should be at or near bottom
of hole.
 If lubricant is low, remove gearbox Fill/Pressure
Relief Plug (P/N 15664) and add SAE 85-140
lubricant until lubricant starts to flow from level
inspection hole. DO NOT OVERFILL. Overfilling will
induce leakage and cause damage to seals and
gaskets.
 Replace Lubricant Level Plug and Fill/Pressure
Relief Plug (P/N 15664).
Caution
FILL/PRESSURE RELIEF PLUG (P/N 15664) Must not
be CLOGGED OR RESTRICTED. Must be able to vent

gearbox.

FILL/PRESSURE
Checking Gearbox Lubricant Level
1198W MULTI-SPINDLE ROTARY MOWER
GEARBOX
Gearbox Seals and Gaskets
Check the gearbox for leaks around the seals and
gasket daily when the mower is in use. If a shaft seal
or gasket is damaged, lubricant will leak out of the
gearbox.

Input Shaft Seal and Cover Gasket

Output Shaft Seal

Gearbox Mounting Hardware

Check that the gearbox is tight on the mower top deck
each day the mower is in use. If it becomes loose,
tighten the mounting bolts.

SLIP CLUTCH

NEVER attempt any repairs or adjustments with the
tractor engine running or the power take-off engaged.
Adjustment of rotating parts while tractor engine is still
running can result in serious personal injury or death if
the PTO accidentally engages.
See SLIP CLUTCH adjustment procedure in Section 1.

SAFETY SHIELDS

Check safety shields before each use. Check to see
that all attaching hardware is tight. Replace any length
of chain that has missing or damaged links. Replace
rubber belting if damaged. If mower has a haygate,
LEVEL
after cutting hay, replace gate, making sure all nuts
PLUG
and bolts are in place and tight. To keep haygate bolts
in good condition when operating without gate, replace
nuts and bolts and tighten.
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 Disconnect driveshaft from gearbox.
 Remove lubricant drain plug and allow all of the
lubricant to drain.
 Remove gearbox cover.
 Replace shaft seal and cover gasket.
 Replace gearbox cover.
 Replace drain plug and refill with lubricant.
 Remove blade holder.
 Remove gearbox from top deck. Drain lubricant.
 Replace shaft seal.
 Install gearbox on top deck.
 Replace drain plug and refill with lubricant.
 Install blade holder.
Danger
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