Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.3.2.MOWER COMPONENTS
1.Check deck drive belt for proper tension. Refer to Section, “CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT”.
2.Check blades for sharpness, wear, damage and torque. Refer to Section on “MOWER BLADE SERVICE”.
3.Check mower deck for proper levelness. Refer to Section “MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT -
LEVELNESS”.
4.Clean mower deck.
a.Remove key from ignition switch.
b.Remove deck.
c.Clean underside of mower deck, removing all accumulation of grass clippings and debris.
d.Clean top of deck, removing all grass clippings and debris.
5.Lubricate spindles with 1 to 3 shots of general purpose grease from grease gun.
6.Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a light coat of motor oil.
7.Lubricate idler arms with 1 to 3 shots of general purpose grease from grease gun.
3.3.3.CHECK BLADE BRAKE
1.Refer to Section “CHECK BLADE BRAKE”.
3.3.4.TRACTOR LUBRICATION
1. Front Wheel Bearings
Lubricate each front wheel bearing through the grease fitting on wheel hub. Using general purpose grease in a grease gun, add grease until grease purges from bearing. See Figure 3.5.
AXLE SPINDLE
LUBRICATION
FITTING
FRONT WHEEL
BEARING LUBRICATION
FITTING
FIGURE 3.5
2. Axle Spindles
Lubricate each axle spindle with 1 to 3 shots of general purpose grease. See Figure 3.5.
3.3.4.TRACTOR LUBRICATION
3. Clutch/Brake Pivot
The clutch/brake pivot is located on the L.H. underside of the tractor and is lubricated with one shot of general purpose grease. See Figure 3.6.
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PIVOT LUBRICATION
FITTING
FIGURE 3.6
4. Steering Sector Gear
Lubricate with a light coat of general purpose grease. See Figure 3.7.
LUBRICATE
STEERING
SECTOR GEAR
LUBRICATE
STEERING
SHAFT GEAR
FIGURE 3.7
5. Steering Shaft
Lubricate steering shaft wear points with a light coat of 30 wt. Motor oil.
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