Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

WARNING

DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. Stop engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.

3.3SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS (Continued From Previous Page)

3.3.1. CHECK ENGINE

4. Air Filter

2.Refer to engine owner's manual for cleaning and service instructions. Remove and clean engine air pre-cleaner. Remove and replace engine air cleaner. See Figure 3.5. Install pre-cleaner and air cleaner per engine owner’s manual.

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. Blade Brake

Check blade stop time. Blades must stop rotating in 5 seconds or less after blades have been turned off. Refer to Section “BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT”.

2. Mower Drive Belt

Check belt for proper tension. No adjustment required. Replace belt as needed.

3. Mower Blade

Check blade for sharpness, wear, damage, and torque. Refer to Section “MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT”.

4. Mower Deck Levelness

Check mower deck for proper levelness. Adjust as required. Refer to Section “MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT – LEVELNESS”.

5.Cleaning Mower Deck

a.Close vent on fuel cap and make sure cap is tight. See Figure 2.2.

b.Remove key from ignition switch. Engage parking brake.

c.Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s).

d.Raise cutting deck to highest setting.

e.With a floor jack, carefully raise up front of machine to gain easier access to under deck. Block machine securely.

WARNING

Lifting or lowering the machine onto or down from blocks manually can cause severe injury. Always use a floor jack when raising machine.

f.Clean underside of mower deck, removing all accumulation of grass clippings and debris.

g.Clean top of deck, removing all grass clippings and debris.

3.3.3. LUBRICATION

1.Mower Blade Spindle

a. Lubricate spindle bearings with three shots of general purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.6.

UNDERSIDE VIEW OF 33” DECK

LUBRICATE

SPINDLE BEARINGS

FIGURE 3.6

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ESZT18336BVE specifications

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