Simplicity 7100 Series Operator's Manual page 16

Normal Care
CHECK BEVEL GEAR BOX
FLUID LEVEL
Check the bevel gear box fluid level. Remove
the fill plug (A, figure 7) and wipe oil off
attached pin. Insert the fill plug loosely in
hole (do not screw in). In this position the
fluid should just touch the bottom of the pin.
If not, add multipurpose power train oil. Do
not overfill. A drain plug (C) is located on
rear cover.
A. Oil Fill/Check Plug
B. Bevel Gear Box
C. Drain Plug
Figure 7. Bevel Gear Box
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CHECK BATTERY & TIRES
1. Check battery fluid level. The fluid
should be even with the split ring full
mark. If not, add distilled water. When
removing the battery, always discon¬
nect the negative (-) terminal first.
2. Check the air pressure of all four tires.
Front tire pressure should be 12 to 15
psi (82 to 103 kPa). Rear tire pressure
should be 6 to 8 psi (41 to 55 kPa).
CLEAN BATTERY & CABLES
Disconnect the cables, negative cable first.
Clean battery and cables with baking soda
and water. Clean terminals and clamps with
a wire brush. Connect the cables, negative
cable last. Coat terminals and elamps with
grease or petroleum jelly.
REPACK FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
1. Block or jack up front of tractor for
wheel removal.
2. Pry off grease cup with a screwdriver or
a claw hammer (figure 8).
3. Loosen collar setscrew using an Allen
wrench.
4. Remove collar, washer and outer bear¬
ing.
A. Seal
B. Wheel
C. Outer Bearing
D. Collar & Setscrew
E. Grease Cup
F. Washer
G. Inner Bearing
H. Spindle
I. Spacer
Figure 8. Repack Front Wheel Bearings
NOTE
Keep the two bearings separated. Each
should be put back in its original
place.