Maintenance
48 inch Deck Shown for Reference Only
Number 4 and 7 (Idler Arm Pivots) Disassemble and grease once a month under a “No Load” condition
Number 6 (Transmission Coupler) Located
below fuel tank support
3.Replace
Grease Level, Input and Output Shaft Bearing Wear on Peerless Transmission section for special lubrication instructions.
4.Lubricate pivot points with a spray penetrating lubricant as shown in the Spray Lubricant Chart.
Spray Lubricant Chart
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Pivot Points | 32 inch | 36 inch | 48 inch | Service |
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1. Blade | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40 hours |
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Check Spark Plugs
Service Interval: Every 160 hours
Remove spark plugs, check condition and reset gaps, or replace with new plugs. See Engine Owners Manual.
Change Fuel Filter
Service Interval: As required
A fuel filter is installed in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine. Replace when necessary.
Check Grease Level, Input and Output Shaft Bearing Wear on Peerless Transmission
Service Interval: Every 160
Yearly—Replace gearbox grease.
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s).
2.Place drive levers and neutral lock/park brake latches in neutral lock position
3.Remove shifter lever from top of transmission.
4.Remove shifter plate from top of transmission and the two leads from the neutral start switch.
5.Release the tension on the transmission belt.
6.Check for side play caused by bearing wear on the input and output shafts of the transmission. Replace bearings if necessary.
7.Remove the six bolts that fasten the upper case to the lower case and carefully remove the upper case half
8.Check the grease level in the lower case. The grease level should be approximately 1 1/2 inch to 1 3/4 inch (3.8 to 4.4 cm) from the gearbox bottom. If necessary, fill to proper level with Peerless grease (Part No. 788067).
9.Reinstall upper case half and fasten in place with six bolts previously removed.
10.Reinstall all parts removed in steps 3 and 4. Install drive belt and adjust tension as stated in the Transmission Belt Adjustment section.
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