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Section 3- MAINTENANCE
WARNING
DO NOT
attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
servicewith engine and blade running.STOP engine
and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure
away from spark plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient t ime for
allcomponents
to cool. Wear heavy leathergloves
when
handling or working around cutting blades.
Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe
injury.
3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION
NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive
disc. See Figure 3.3.
3. Reinstall transmission
plug.
4. Check
grease
level
after each
25 hours
of
operation.
DRIVE DISC CLEAN!
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FIGURE 3.3
IMPORTANT: Drain fuel tank before tipping mower. DO
NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down. Oil
from crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the
engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If contamination
does occur, the air filter will have to be replaced.
3.2.3. CHECK MOWER BLADE
1. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away
from plug.
2. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to the
blade cap screw. Do not tilt mower with spark plug or
carburetor down. See Figure 3.4.
3. Check
torque
of
blade
retaining
cap
screw.
Recommended
torque
should
be
40
ft.
Ibs.
See Figure 3.4.
4. Check blade for sharpness, wear and damage.
Refer to Section "Blade Wear Limits".
3.2.4. CHECK ENGINE DRIVE BELT
1. Visually
check engine drive belt for cracking,
fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. If worn or
damaged, replace belt before operating mower.
3.2.5.
CHECK TRANSMISSION
POLY-V BELT
1. Visually check poly-v belt for cracking, fraying,
severed
or
belt
strands
exposed.
If worn
or
damaged,
replace belt before operating
mower.
RECOMMENDED
BLADE RETAINING
CAP SCREW TORQUE
SHOULD BE
40 FT. LBS.
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FIGURE 3.4
3.3
SERVICE -ANNUALLY
Perform all maintenance
as described
in the "Service
Schedule" section of this manual.
3.3.1.
Engine
Service engine according to engine owner's manual.
3.3.2. Air Filter
Refer
to
engine
owner's
manual
for
service
instructions.
3.3.3.
Engine Oil
Refer
to
engine
owner's
manual
for
service
instructions.
3.4
STORAGE PROCEDURE
Refer to the
Engine
Owner's
Manual
for directions
regarding
engine
storage
preparations.
Prepare
the
mower for "end of season" storage as follows:
1. Drain fuel from fuel tank and let engine run until
all fuel is out of the carburetor.
2. Disconnect
and remove the spark plug wire
away
from
spark
plug
before
any
other
preparations
are made!
3. Tape all openings
closed to prevent spraying
water into exhaust or air intakes during washing.
4. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels and thoroughly
clean the underside of the deck. Do not tilt mower
with spark plug or carburetor down. Scrape away
any accumulation
of grass with a putty knife and or
wire brush.
5. Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating
of oil to prevent corrosion.
6. On self-propelled
models disconnect
transfer
rod clip and remove
ground
speed
control
rod
before folding handles.
7. Loosen handle knobs. Carefully fold the handles
forward,
"flexing"
the control
cables to prevent
cable damage.
8. Store the mower in a shed or other dry area,
protected from weather.
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