Section 4 - MAINTENANCE
4.2.3.CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 1. Lower deck to lowest setting.
2. Remove footrest. See Figure 4.3.
3. Removal of footrest will allow access to deck belt.
4. Check the belt tension. The idler pulleys and springs provide proper belt tension and require no adjustments. If belt is frayed, slit, severed or belt strands exposed, replace belt before operating mower.
LIFT FOOT REST UP AND OFF POWER UNIT
FRAME TO GAIN ACCESS TO MOWER BELT
FIGURE 4.3
4.3AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS 4.3.1. ENGINE
1. Engine Oil
Change engine oil. Refer to Section “CHANGE ENGINE OIL”. Refer to engine owner’s manual for oil specifications.
2. Air Filter
Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.
4.3.2.MOWER COMPONENTS 1. Mower Drive Belt
No adjustment required. Replace belt as needed.
2. Mower Blade
Check blade for sharpness, wear, damage, and torque. Refer to Section “MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT”.
3. Mower Deck Levelness
Check mower deck for proper levelness. Adjust as required. Refer to Section “MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT – LEVELNESS”.
4. Clean Mower Deck
a.Remove key from ignition switch.
b.Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s).
c.Raise mower deck to its highest setting. It may be necessary to raise mower deck higher using a hydraulic floor jack. Secure machine with safety blocks.
d.Clean underside of mower deck, removing all accumulation of grass clippings and debris.
e.Clean top of deck, removing all grass clippings and debris.
5.Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication a. Remove footrest.
b. Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun until grease purges from vent located on spindle housing underneath deck. See Figure 4.4.
LUBRICATE
SPINDLE
ASSEMBLIES
FIGURE 4.4
6. Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication
Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a light coat of motor oil.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all parts to cool.
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