Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. Stop blades. Stop engine. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs and (gas only) secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns by allowing all parts sufficient time to cool.
3.3.7. FRONT WHEEL BEARING - LUBRICATION
1.Lubricate front wheel bearings with five shots of general purpose grease, from grease gun. See Figure 3.6.
FRONT WHEEL
GREASE FITTING
FIGURE 3.6
3.3.8. REAR AXLE BEARING - LUBRICATION
1.The left rear axle bearing on 28” and 30” machines requires three shots of general purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.7.
NOTE: Some models are equipped with a pre- lubricated sealed bearing and require no additional lubrication.
2.The right rear axle bearing is lubricated by the differential lubricant and requires no grease.
LEFT REAR
AXLE BEARING
GREASE
FITTING
FIGURE 3.7
3.3.9.DIFFERENTIAL/CHAIN CASE - LUBRICATION 1. Stand rear engine rider on its rear bumper and check the fill/level plug, for cracks and wear. Replace fill/level plug if signs of wear are visible.
IMPORTANT: If the Rear Engine Rider will be on its rear bumper for longer than two hours, remove the battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY REMOVAL”.
2.To check lubricant, remove fill/level plug and visually inspect for lubricant on the internal parts of the differential. If no lubricant is visible on the internal parts of the differential, add transmission grease as needed. See Figure 3.8.
IMPORTANT: Overfilling of the differential with lubricant will cause lubricant to leak onto drive components of the Rear Engine Rider.
DIFFERENTIAL
PLUG
FIGURE 3.8
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