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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.
3.3.2. MOWER COMPONENTS (Continued)
5. Cleaning Mower Deck
a. Mak e sure fuel cap is on tight. Tur n fuel shut
off valve (If equipped) to the “CLOSED” position.
Start engine and allow it to run until engine runs
out of fuel. Close vent on fuel filler cap. See
Figure 2.3.
b. Rem ove key from ignition switch.
c. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away
from spark plug(s).
d. Carefully stand YARD CRUISER on rear
bumper.
e. Clean underside of m ower deck , removing all
accumulation of grass clippings and debris.
f. Lower YARD CRUISER to ground. Clean top
of deck, removing all grass clippings and debris.
6. Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication
a. Lubricate spindle bearings with three shots of
general purpose grease from grease gun. See
Figure 3.4.
FIGURE 3.4
7. Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication
Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a
light coat of motor oil.
3.3.3. YARD CRUISER - LUBRICATION
1. Front Wheel Bearings
Lubricate front wheel bearings with five shots of
general purpose grease from grease gun. See
Figure 3.5.
FIGURE 3.5
2. Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft
The front frame cover will not have to be removed to
lubricate the pivot shaft. The access hole is at the rear
of the front structure underneath frame cover.
a. The pivot shaft grease fitting can be accessed
through a hole at the rear of the front structure.
Lubricate pivot shaft with three shots of general
purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.6.
FIGURE 3.6
UNDERSIDE VIEW OF 33” DECK
LUBRICATE
SPINDLE BEARINGS
LUBRICATE
FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS
FRONT STRUCTURE ACCESS
HOLE
LUBRICATE
PIVOT
SHAFTS
FRONT COVER
REMOVED