Lubrication
After every 25 operating hours or when season ends, pivot arms must be lubricated.
1.Move rear wheel height±of±cut levers to center setting. Wipe grease fittings with clean rag (Fig. 25). Install grease gun onto fitting and gently apply 2 or 3 pumps of #2 Multi±Purpose Lithium Base Grease. Excessive grease pressure may damage seals.
3.ADJUST CABLE CONDUITÐ
Self-propelled Model (Fig. 27)
Loosen nut on cable bracket. Insert
Hand Push Model (Fig. 28)
Loosen jam nut on brake cable. Insert
Lubricating Gear Case
(self-propelled model only)
After every 100 operating hours, grease the gear case with #2
1.Remove bag.
2.Install grease gun onto fitting through belt cover opening (Fig. 26). Gently apply 1±2 pumps of grease.
3.Reinstall bag.
Servicing Wheels
Removal (Fig. 29)
1.Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Pull wire off spark plug.
2.Remove capscrew, wheel spacer, and locknut mounting wheel to pivot arm.
3.Separate wheel halves from tire by removing four capscrews and locknuts.
Note: If bearings are to be removed from bearing/hub assembly, remove by pressing on bearing spacer.
Adjusting Blade Brake Cable
Whenever a new blade brake cable assembly is installed, an adjustment is required.
1.Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Pull wire off spark plug.
2.CHECK ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 27 & 28)ÐMove control bar toward handle until slack in wire is removed. Gap between brake lever and handle must be
Assembly (Fig. 29)
1.Position tire onto one wheel half by aligning lugs on each.
2.Place bearing/hub assembly into center hole of wheel half. Make sure legs of hub are positioned over flange of hole.
3.Place other wheel half onto bearing/hub assembly, aligning wheel and tire lugs and mounting holes.
4.Using two
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