ADJUSTMENTS AND ROUTINE SERVICING

WARNING - ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND BATTERY BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS OR SERVICING MOWER!

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT:

Turn HeightAdjustment Crank (H7N) Clockwise to raise the blade Counter-Clockwise to lower the blade.

BLADE SHARPENING:

• Remove Blade Nut (B108) from Blade Shaft (B100).

• Remove blades (B32S and B32L) and the appropriate Blade Spacers (B101, B102 and/or B103).

Note the position of the spacers.

• Sharpen the blades.

• When reassembling, make certain that blade spacers are positioned so blade is still under mowing deck.

• Replace the old Blade Nut (B108) with a new one. Make certain the nut and washer are tightened to a minimum

of 95 foot pounds.

LUBRICATION:

Wheel Bearings -LubricatetheRearWheelBearingsthreetimesayearbyputtingafewdropsofstandard30weight engine oil on each Wheel Bearing (F157B).

Blade Bearings - These bearings are sealed and do NOT require additional lubrication.

Gear Box - Located on the drive unit. After every twenty hours of operation, check the oil level by using the Oil CheckPlug(T143P)locatedonthefrontsideoftheGearBox. TheoilshouldbelevelwiththeOilCheckPlug. Use only SWISHER Gear Oil (TR124L).

Seat Spring Rods (A153) - Lubricate with gun grease or petroleum jelly once a year. Engine - Refer to your engine manual for engine lubrication care.

BELTS:

Occasionally check belts for wear. Aworn belt should be replaced. See REPAIR (page 12) section for instructions.

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Swisher 97-056001, AZ Series owner manual Adjustments and Routine Servicing, foot pounds

AZ Series, 97-056001 specifications

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