Lubrication Chart, Service Interval Refer to Chart

f)Check for side play caused by bearing wear on the input and output shafts of the transmission. Replace bearings if necessary.

g)Remove the six bolts that fasten the upper case to the lower case and carefully remove the upper case half.

h)Check the grease level in the lower case. The grease level should be approximately 1-1/2" to 1-3/4" from the gearbox bottom. If necessary, fill to proper level with Peerless grease (Part No. 788067).

I)Reinstall upper case half and fasten in place with six bolts previously removed.

j)Reinstall all parts removed in Steps c and d. Install drive belt and adjust tension as stated in Section 5.2.3.

5.1.11Inspect belt wear.

Service Interval: 40 hrs.

a)Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).

b)Remove the cutter deck belt shield to check mower blade drive belt condition.

c)Look under engine deck to check the transmission drive belt condition.

d)Inspect wheel drive belt conditions.

e)Check all idler arms to be sure they pivot freely. Disassemble, clean and grease pivot bushings if necessary.

5.1.12Lubrication:

Service Interval: Refer to Chart

a)Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).

b)Lubricate fittings with one to two pumps of SAE No. 2 multi-purpose gun grease. Refer to the following chart for fitting locations and lubrication schedule.

LUBRICATION CHART

	FITTING	INITIAL	FITTING QUANTITY				SERVICE
	LOCATIONS	PUMPS	32"	36"	48"		INTERVAL
1.	Caster Wheel Bearings	12	2	2		2	Daily
2.	Caster Pivots	2	2	2		2	Daily
3.	Drive Wheels	18	2	2		2	Daily
4.	Drive Wheel Idler Arm	2	2	2		2	Daily
5.	Brake Lever	2	2	2		2	Weekly
6.	Trans. Output Shaft Coupler	2	2	2		2	Weekly
7.	Cutter Deck Idler Pivots	2	1	1		2	Weekly

No.6 (Trans. Coupler)

Located Below

Fuel Tank Support

No. 4 & 7 (Idler Arm Pivots)

Disassemble and grease once a

Month under a “No Load” condition

48” Deck Shown for Reference Only

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