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.
3.3.2.MOWER COMPONENTS (Continued) 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 3.4.
UNDERSIDE VIEW OF 33” DECK
LUBRICATE
SPINDLE BEARINGS
FIGURE 3.4
7. 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
REMOVED
FIGURE 3.6
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