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 multi-purpose gun grease.

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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Exmark VH15KA362, VH15KA483 manual Grease Lubrication Chart, Spray Lubricant Chart

VH15KA362, VH15KA483 specifications

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