Snapper HZS18483BVE, HZS15423KVE Mower Components 5. Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication

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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

3.3.2.MOWER COMPONENTS (Continued) 5. Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication

a. Lubricate spindle bearings with three shots of general purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.4.

LUBRICATE

SPINDLE

BEARINGS

TOP VIEW OF 48” DECK

DECK PULLEYS

LUBRICATE

SPINDLE

ASSEMBLIES

FIGURE 3.4

IMPORTANT: 48” Decks Only

48” Deck spindle assemblies are equipped with a grease vent located underneath the deck. To be properly lubricated, spindles must be full of grease. Grease will purge from vent when full.

6. Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication

Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a light coat of motor oil.

3.3.3.YARD CRUISER - LUBRICATION 1. Front Wheel Bearings

Lubricate front wheel bearings with five shots of general purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.5.

LUBRICATE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

FIGURE 3.5

2. Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft

The front frame cover will not have to be removed to lubricate the pivot shaft. The access hole is at the rear of the front structure underneath frame cover.

a.The pivot shaft grease fitting can be accessed through a hole at the rear of the front structure. Lubricate pivot shaft with three shots of general purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.6.

FRONT STRUCTURE

ACCESS HOLE

LUBRICATE PIVOT

SHAFTS

FRONT COVER

IS REMOVED

FIGURE 3.6

3.Parking Brake Pivot Bushings

a.Make sure fuel cap is on tight. Turn fuel shut off valve to the “CLOSED” position. Start engine and allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel. Close vent on fuel filler cap.

b.Remove key from ignition switch.

c.Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s).

d.Carefully stand YARD CRUISER on rear bumper.

e.Lubricate both pivot bushings with three shots general purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.7

YARD CRUISER SHOWN WITH DECK

REMOVED. DECK REMOVAL NOT

NECESSARY FOR LUBRICATION.

LUBRICATE BOTH

PIVOT BUSHINGS

FIGURE 3.7

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Contents Yard Cruiser Important Safety Instructions Operation Table of Contents Left Console View Right Console ViewIntroduction NomenclatureOperating Instructions PRE-START Check ListStarting & Operation Engine Electric Start Mower Blade StoppingWheel Drive Parking BrakeCutting Height Adjustment Service After First 5 Hours Change Engine OILCheck Mower Blade Single Blade DeckService Every 25 Operating Hours 3.3.1. Engine Check Mower Drive Belt 1. Footrest RemovalMower Components 5. Mower Blade Spindle Lubrication Service Annually Storage OUT of SeasonEngine Adjustments & Repair Mower Drive Belt AdjustmentBelt Replacement Belt RemovalBlade Brake Hairpin Lift ARM Front or Rear View of Deck Twin Blade Deck Deck ShownWheel Brake Adjustment Mower Blade Replacement 4.3.1. Blade Wear Limits Blade ReplacementBlade Sharpening Battery Battery Removal Battery ServiceBattery Storage Battery Condition Chart Battery TestingBearing Replacement 48 Decks Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective ActionMAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT Parts Loss Of TractionService Performed Each USE HRS SeasonYear Limited Warranty Disclaimer of WarrantyPrimary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Primary Maintenance Service Notes Yard Cruiser Hydro Drive Series

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