Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.3.4.TRACTOR LUBRICATION (Continued From Previous Page)
7. Steering Tie Rod
Lubricate both ends of steering tie rod with a small amount of 30 wt. motor oil from an oil can. See Figure 3.9.
LUBRICATE
BOTH ENDS
OF TIE ROD
LUBRICATE COMPONENTS ON UNDERSIDE OF TRACTOR
PARK BRAKE LEVER
FIGURE 3.9
8. Blade Engagement Mechanism
Using 30 wt. motor oil, lubricate the blade engagement mechanism pivot points, which are located on the R.H. underside of tractor. See Figure 3.10.
LUBRICATE
COMPONENTS ON
UNDERSIDE OF
TRACTOR
BLADE
ENGAGEMENT
LEVER
FIGURE 3.10
9. Park Brake Lever
Using 30 wt. motor oil, lubricate the park brake lever mechanism pivot points, which are located on the left hand underside of tractor. See Figure 3.11. mechanism with a thin coat of 30 wt. motor oil.
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FIGURE 3.11
10.Deck Lift Mechanism
Lubricate all wear and pivot points of the deck lift
3.4ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)
Perform all maintenance as described in Section, “SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS”. Also see service schedule.
3.4.1. ENGINE
1.Service engine according to engine owner's manual.
3.4.2.FUEL FILTER
1.Service fuel filter as instructed below, on COLD ENGINE ONLY!
NOTE: It may be necessary to drain the fuel tank before removing fuel filter to prevent spillage of gasoline.
2.Locate fuel filter. Remove hose clamps and fuel hoses from both sides of fuel filter. See Figure 3.12.
FUEL TANK
FUEL FILTER
REMOVE HOSE
CLAMPS
FIGURE 3.12
