Figure 45
1. Flange-head screws (1/4
x 5/8 inch)
2. Tensioner cover
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3. Left belt cover
Lubrication
Greasing the Machine
Grease with No. 2 lithium or molybdenum grease.
1.
Disengage the PTO and set 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.
Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
Note:
Make sure to scrape any paint off the
front of the fitting(s).
4.
Connect a grease gun to the fitting.
5.
Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins
to ooze out of the bearings.
6.
Wipe up any excess grease.
Greasing the Torsion Idler
Important:
Use only high-temperature grease.
Do not use general-purpose grease.
1.
Open the engine guard; refer to
Engine Guard and Guard Extension (page
2.
Remove the left belt cover; refer to
the Left Belt Cover (page
3.
Grease the torsion idler on the mower deck
using high-temperature grease at the grease
fitting shown in
1. Grease fitting
4.
Install the left belt cover; refer to
Left Belt Cover (page
5.
Close the engine guard; refer to
Engine Guard and Guard Extension (page
30
Opening the
Removing
26).
Figure
46.
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Installing the
29).
Closing the
24).
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25).