4.1.12Inspect Belt wear: Service Interval: 40 hrs.
a)Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s).
b)Remove mower deck belt shield to check mower blade drive belt condition.
c)Look under engine deck to check the pump drive belt condition.
d)Check all idler arms to be sure they pivot freely. Disassemble, clean and grease pivot bushings if necessary.
4.1.13Lubrication:
Service Interval: Refer to Chart.
a)Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s).
b)Lubricate fittings with one to two pumps of NGLI grade no.2
Refer to the following chart for fitting locations and lubrication schedule.
GREASE LUBRICATION CHART
FITTING | INITIAL | NO. of | SERVICE | |
LOCATIONS | PUMPS | PLACES | INTERVAL | |
1. | Caster Wheel Bearings | 12 | 2 | Daily |
2. | Caster Pivots | 2 | 2 | Daily |
3. | PTO Engagement Bellcrank | 1 | 1 | Monthly |
4. | Pump Drive Idler Pivot | 2 | 1 | Weekly |
5. | Pump Control Bearings | 2 | 2 | Weekly |
6. | Mower Deck Idler Pivot | 2 | 1 | Weekly |
No. 4 Idler Pivot (Pump Drive)
Located Under Engine Deck
No. 4 & 6 (Idler Pivots) Disassemble and grease once a month under a “No Load” condition.
c) Lubricate pivot points with a spray penetrating lubricant as directed below.
SPRAY LUBRICANT CHART
PIVOT POINT | NO. OF | SERVICE | |
PLACES | INTERVAL | ||
| |||
1. PTO Engagement Upper Bellcrank | 1 | Weekly |
4.1.14 Check spark plugs:
Service Interval: See Engine Owners Manual
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s).
b) Remove spark plugs, check condition and adjust plug gap or replace with new plugs.
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