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j) Reinstall all parts removed in Steps c and d. Install drive belt and adjust
tension as stated in Section 5.2.3.
5.1.11 Inspect belt wear.
Service Interval: 40 hrs.
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug
wire(s).
b) Remove the mower deck belt shield to check mower blade drive belt
condition.
c) Look under engine deck to check the transmission drive belt condition.
d) Inspect wheel drive belt conditions.
e) Check all idler arms to be sure they pivot freely. Disassemble, clean and grease
pivot bushings if necessary.
5.1.12 Lubrication:
Service Interval: Refer to Chart
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug
wire(s).
b) Lubricate fittings with one to two pumps of SAE No. 2 multi-purpose gun grease.
Refer to the following chart for fitting locations and lubrication schedule.
FITTING LOCATIONS
1. Caster Wheel Bearings
2. Caster Pivots
3. Drive Wheels
4. Drive Wheel Idler Arm
5. Brake Arm
6. Trans. Output Shaft Coupler
7. Mower Deck Idler Pivots
No.6 (Trans. Coupler)
Located Below
Fuel Tank Support
No. 4 & 7 (Idler Arm Pivots)
Disassemble and grease once a
Month under a "No Load" condition
c) Replace 5-speed gearbox grease yearly. Use 18 oz. of Peerless grease (Part
No. 788067). See Section 5.1.10.
d) Lubricate pivot points with a spray penetrating lubricant as directed below.
PIVOT POINTS
1. Blade Engagement Bellcrank
5.1.13 Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins.
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug
wire(s).
LUBRICATION CHART
INITIAL
PUMPS
12
2
18
2
2
2
2
SPRAY LUBRICANT CHART
NO. of PLACES
32"
1
- 27 -
FITTING QUANTITY
32" 36" 48"
2 2 2
2 2 2
2 2 2
2 2 2
2 2 2
2 2 2
1 1 1
48" Deck Shown for Reference Only
SERVICE INTERVAL
36" 48"
1 1 Weekly
SERVICE
INTERVAL
Daily
Daily
Daily
Daily
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly