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 PLACES | SERVICE | |
| 36” | 48” | INTERVAL |
1. Blade Engagement Upper Bellcrank | 2 | 2 | Weekly |
5.1.14Check spark plugs. Service Interval: 160 hrs.
a)Remove spark plugs, check condition and adjust plug gap or replace with new plugs. See Engine Owner's Manual.
5.1.15Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins. Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
a)Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
b)Remove cooling shrouds from engine and clean cooling fins. Also clean dust, dirt and oil from external surfaces of engine which can cause improper cooling.
c)Make sure cooling shrouds are properly reinstalled. Operating the engine without cooling shrouds will cause engine damage due to overheating.
5.1.16Change fuel filter.
Service Interval: As Required
a)A fuel filter is installed in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine. Replace when necessary.
5.1.17Refer to Engine Operators Manual for detailed maintenance regarding the engine.
5.1.18Wheel hub - slotted nut torque specification.
When tightening the slotted nut on the wheel motor tapered shaft:
a)Torque the slotted nut to 100 ft. lbs.
b)Further tighten the nut until the next set of slots line up with the cross hole in the shaft.
c)Replace cotter pin.
d)To aid in wheel hub removal, it is recommended that an antisieze compound is used on the tapered shaft of the wheel motor.
5.1.19Thread locking adhesives such as “Loctite 242” or
a)All belt drive pulley setscrews.
b)Square head setscrews on Hydro pump control arm.
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