Maintenance Instructions
cleaning
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Do not operate the mower with deck in tilt- up position. Do not move the tractor with the deck in the
3.Clean grass buildup underneath the deck using a pressure washer (and scraper if required).
NOTE: While some degree of material buildup in the mower deck housing can be tolerated, a point is finally reached where cutting quality deteriorates and clogging begins to occur because of too much buildup on the baffling and housing.
4.Lower the deck to the normal operating position and
caution
Do not operate machine with deck
GHS Blower
Normally, the GHS blower operates with no mainte nance or cleaning. However, when mowing grass that is dirty and damp (especially springtime mow ing), a deposit of dirt may accumulate inside the blower housing, causing wear and binding of the blower wheel. When operating in these conditions, inspect the blower frequently for dirt buildup.
NOTE: A visual clue of binding of the blower wheel is the blower blade tips are polished from rubbing on dirt.
When a dirt deposit is found, use a high pressure washer or water spray to clean the inside of the housing as follows:
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Before attempting to wash the blower, stop the engine, remove the ignition key, and disconnect the spark plug wires. Wear goggles or face shield.
1.Remove the GHS blower drive belt tension by depressing the idler pulley on the tightener arm. Roll the belt off the blower pulley. The belt should be clear of the blower pulley, allowing free movement of the blower wheel.
IMPORTANT: With the belt removed, the blow er wheel must spin freely. Any binding or drag ging of the wheel is an indication of dirt build- up. This buildup must be cleaned to avoid abrasive wear of the blower blades, excessive power loss and eventual loss of blower perfor- mance (clogging).
2.Use a pressure washer or water spray, and di rect the spray inside the blower housing against the blower blades. Water pressure will cause the blower wheel to begin to spin and the com bination of spinning action and water will effec tively wash the inside of the housing. Spray may be directed against the blower blades ver tically and horizontally to cause rotation in both directions for thorough washing action. Wash blower until the blower wheel spins freely in both directions.
3.Reinstall the GHS blower drive belt by reversing the removal procedure.
| Blower | GHS Blower |
Blower | Pulley | Drive Belt |
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Drive Pulley |
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| Depress Idler Pulley |
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| Down to Relax Belt |
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| Belt Tightener | |
| Idler Pulley | |
Collapse Blower Belt Tightener to Remove GHS Blower Drive Belt
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