Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blade running. STOP blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure wire away from spark plug. Engine and components can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine and components sufficient time to cool.
5.Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication
b. 42” Deck spindle assemblies are equipped with a grease fitting located underneath the deck. Lubricate spindle bearings with three shots of general purpose grease from grease gun.
6.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 3.7.
LUBRICATE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
FIGURE 3.7
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 3.8.
FRONT STRUCTURE | ACCESS HOLE |
LUBRICATE PIVOT
SHAFTS
FRONT COVER
IS REMOVED
FIGURE 3.8
3.Parking Brake Pivot Bushings
a.Make sure fuel cap is on tight. Start engine and allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel. Close vent on fuel filler cap.
b.Remove 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.Lubricate both pivot bushings with three shots general purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.9
YARD CRUISER SHOWN WITH DECK
REMOVED. DECK REMOVAL NOT
NECESSARY FOR LUBRICATION.
LUBRICATE BOTH
PIVOT BUSHINGS
FIGURE 3.9
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