Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.2.4.CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT
1.With engine "OFF", move blade engagement lever to "ON".
2.Measure blade cable extension spring. Spring should extend 1"
BLADE CABLE
EXTENSION SPRING
X
X + 1” +/- 1/8”
FIGURE 3.3
3.To adjust tension, Refer to Section “BLADE BELT ADJUSTMENT”.
3.3SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS
3.3.1.CHECK ENGINE
1.Change engine oil. Refer to Section “CHANGE ENGINE OIL”. Refer to engine owner's manual for oil specification.
2.Change air filter. Pull up and rotate the air cleaner latch to remove cleaner cover. See Figure 3.4. IMPORTANT: When cover is removed, you are viewing the carburetor side of the air filter, which will appear clean. Remove filter and
AIR CLEANER
LATCH
AIR CLEANER
COVER
FIGURE 3.4
2.Refer to engine owner's manual for cleaning and service instructions. Remove and clean engine air
AIR PRE-
CLEANER
AIR CLEANER
FIGURE 3.5
3.Reinstall air cleaner cover. Insert tabs located at the bottom of the cover into corresponding slots in engine cover. Position cover and engage latch over cover and rotate and push down to lock.
3.3.2.MOWER COMPONENTS
1.Check deck drive belt for proper tension. Refer to Section, “CHECK DECK DRIVE BELT”.
2.Check blades for sharpness, wear, damage and torque. Refer to Section “MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT”.
3.Check mower deck for proper levelness. Refer to Section “MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT -
LEVELNESS”.
4.Clean mower deck.
a.Remove key from ignition switch.
b.Remove deck.
c.Clean underside of mower deck, removing all accumulation of grass clippings and debris.
d.Clean top of deck, removing all grass clippings and debris.
5.33" blade spindle lubrication.
a.Lubricate spindle with 1 to 3 shots of general purpose grease from grease gun.
6.Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a light coat of motor oil.
3.3.3.CHECK BLADE BRAKE
1.Refer to Section “CHECK BLADE BRAKE”.
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