Check Spark Plugs

Maintenance

Lubrication Chart (cont'd.)

Fitting

Initial

Number of Places

Service

Locations

Pumps

 

 

 

Interval

6. Trans-

2

2

2

2

40

mission

 

 

 

 

hours

Output

 

 

 

 

 

Shaft

 

 

 

 

 

Coupler

 

 

 

 

 

7. Mower

2

1

1

1

40

Deck

 

 

 

 

hours

Idler

 

 

 

 

 

Pivots

 

 

 

 

 

Check Spark Plugs

Service Interval: Every 160 hours

Remove spark plugs, check condition and reset gaps, or replace with new plugs. See Engine Owner’s 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.

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 5-speed gearbox grease yearly. Use 18 oz. of Peerless grease (Part No. 788067). See Check

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

 

Number of Places

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pivot Points

32 inch

36 inch

48 inch

Service

 

Deck

Deck

Deck

Interval

1. Blade

1

1

1

40 hours

Engagement

 

 

 

 

Bellcrank

 

 

 

 

Replace Emissions Air Intake Filter

Service Interval: Every 500 hours

1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key or spark plug wire(s). Engage parking brake.

2.Remove the filter from the vent hose.

3.Insert a new filter into the end of the vent hose.

Check Grease Level, Input and Output Shaft Bearing Wear on Peerless Transmission

Service Interval: Every 160 hours—Check grease level, input and output shaft bearing wear on Peerless Transmission.

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.

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