Mower Components, Underside View of 33 Deck

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.

3.3SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS (Continued From Previous Page)

3.3.1. CHECK ENGINE

6. Air Filter, Pre-Cleaner

a.Refer to engine owner's manual for cleaning and service instructions. Remove and clean engine air pre-cleaner. See Figure 3.5. Install pre-cleaner and air cleaner per engine owner’s manual.

AIR PRE-

CLEANER

AIR CLEANER

FIGURE 3.5

b.Reinstall air cleaner cover. Insert tabs located at the bottom of the cover into corresponding slots in engine cover. Position cover and engage latch over cover and rotate and push down to lock.

3.3.2.MOWER COMPONENTS

1. Blade Brake

Check blade stop time. Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after blades have been turned off. Refer to Section “Blade Brake Adjustment”.

2. Mower Drive Belt

Check belt for proper tension. No adjustment required. Replace belt as needed.

3. Mower Blade

Check blade for sharpness, wear, damage, and torque. Refer to Section “MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT”.

4. Mower Deck Levelness

Check mower deck for proper levelness. Adjust as required. Refer to Section “MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT – LEVELNESS”.

WARNING

Lifting or lowering the machine onto or down from the rear bumper unassisted can cause severe injury. Always have assistance from another person when supporting the weight of machine.

5.Cleaning Mower Deck

a.Make sure fuel cap is on tight. Turn fuel shut off valve (If equipped) to the “CLOSED” position. Start engine and allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel. Close vent on fuel filler cap. See Figure 2.3.

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.Clean underside of mower deck, removing all accumulation of grass clippings and debris.

f.Lower YARD CRUISER to ground. Clean top of deck, removing all grass clippings and debris.

6.Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication

a.Lubricate spindle bearings with three shots of general purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.6.

UNDERSIDE VIEW OF 33” DECK

LUBRICATE

SPINDLE

BEARINGS

FIGURE 3.6