Rover Mowers Limited | Model 45TM | MAINTENANCE |
5.1 LUBRICATION
To gain the optimum performance from your mower, the following areas need to be oiled every five hours of operation. The same grade oil as used in the engine is suitable.
CAUTION
Bearings are sealed for life and do not require lubrication.
1.Clutch Thrust Pad (1) - looking through the left hand oil port hole in the clutch cover apply three drops of oil in the thrust pad oil hole. Figure 13.
2.Clutch inner cone (2) - looking through the right hand oil port hole in the clutch cover apply three drops of oil in the clutch inner cone oil hole. Figure 13. Note: in may be necessary to engage the clutch and slowly pull on the engine starter cord to align the inner cone oil hole with the clutch cover hole.
3.Front roller (3) - apply six drops of oil to each side of the shaft. Figure 14.
4.Height adjustment knob (4) - remove the plastic cover plug to gain access, and apply six drops of oil. Figure 14.
5.Drive chains (5) - every 10 hours of operation remove the chain case side cover and apply a ‘chain oil’ to the drive chains. Replace side cover. Figure 14.
Figure 13. Clutch lubrication points. Clutch thrust pad and clutch inner cone points.
Figure 14. Lubrication points
5.2 ENGINE
For detailed cleaning and maintenance instruc- tions, refer to the engine manufacturers operating manual.
5.3 GENERAL
1.Keep the mower free of grass and debris build up.
2.Clean any spilt oil or fuel from around the engine.
3.Regularly check that all nuts and bolts are secure.
4.After use and cleaning, lubricate the blade edges with oil to prevent rust build up on the cutting edges.
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