Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.2.2.CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION (Continued from previous page)
NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive disc. See Figure 3.3.
3.Reinstall transmission plug.
4.Thereafter, check grease level after each 25 hours of operation.
KEEP DRIVE DISC CLEAN !
FIGURE 3.3
WARNING
Before attempting any adjustments or repairs, STOP the engine, remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug and secure wire away from plug. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injury.
3.2.3 CHECK MOWER BLADE
1.Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away from plug.
2.Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to the blade cap screw. Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down. See Figure 3.4.
3.Check torque of blade retaining cap screw. Recommended torque should be 30 to 40 ft. lbs. See Figure 3.4.
4.Check blade for sharpness, wear and damage. See Section on Blade Wear Limits.
3.2.4 CHECK ENGINE DRIVE BELT
1.Visually check engine drive belt for cracking, fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. Replace belt before operating mower.
3.2.5 CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY-V BELT
1.Visually check
RECOMMENDED BLADE RETAINING CAP SCREW TORQUE VALUE SHOULD BE 30 TO 40 FT. LBS.
FIGURE 3.4
3.3 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)
Perform all maintenance as described in the maintenance schedule.
3.3.1. Engine
Service engine according to engine owner’s manual.
3.3.2. Air Filter
Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.
3.3.3. Engine Oil
Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.
3.4 STORAGE PROCEDURE
Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for directions regarding engine storage preparations. Prepare the mower for “end of season” storage as follows:
1.Drain fuel from fuel tank and let engine run until all fuel is out of the carburetor.
2.Disconnect and remove the spark plug wire away from spark plug before any other preparations are made!
3.Tape all openings closed to prevent spraying water into exhaust or air intakes during washing.
4.Tilt mower up on its rear wheels and thoroughly clean the underside of the deck. Do not tilt mower with spark plug or carburetor down. Scrape away any accumulation of grass with a putty knife and or wire brush.
5.Lubricate all exposed metal with a light coating of oil to prevent corrosion.
6.On these models, loosen wing nuts on ground speed control rod before folding handles.
7.Loosen handle knobs. Carefully fold the handles forward, “flexing” the control cables to prevent cable damage.
8.Store the mower in a shed or other dry area, protected from weather.
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