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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
WARNING: Never let children or untrained
people operate or service the mower.
• Always observe safety rules when performing any
type of maintenance on the mower.
• The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, operator must maintain the equipment as
instructed in this manual.
• Changing of engine-governed speed will void
engine warranty.
• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure they
are tight.
WARNING: Always stop the engine and
disconnect and ground the spark plug wire
before performing any maintenance or
adjustments.
Engine Oil:
Use Shell Rimula 15W40 oil or any 10W30
or 15W40 oil rated SJ or higher.
Spindle Lubricant:
Use only Shell Alvania RL 2
grease. This grease is an amber-colored grease
designed for high speed bearing applications. It has a
base oil viscosity that reduces running losses, has
been formulated for low noise, has excellent corrosion
protection, and has excellent bearing lubrication.
General Purpose Lubrication:
Use any NLGI grade 2
multi-purpose grease. Shell Albida EP2 is recom-
mended. Shell Albida EP 2 is a red-colored multi-pur-
pose grease designed for heavy-duty bearing
applications. It has high base oil viscosity for mechani-
cal stability, has been formulated for high load, low-
speed applications, and has excellent lubrication and
corrosion protection.
LUBRICATION (See Figures 9, 10 & 11)
Daily
• Cutter Blade Spindle Bearings- There are two
grease positions. See Figure 9 item A.
• Caster Wheel Bearing- There are two grease
positions. See Figure 9 item B.
• Caster Wheel Pivot Shafts- There are two grease
positions. See Figure 9 item C.
• Deck Idler Pulley Pivot Arms- There is one
grease position. See Figure 9 item D.
Every 40 Hours
• Drive Wheel Bearings- There are two grease
positions. See Figure 10 item E.
• Brake Lever Pivots- There are two grease
positions. See Figure 10 item F.
• Blade Clutch Bellcrank Pivot- There is one
grease position. See Figure 11 item G.
• Transmission-Jackshaft Couplers- There are
two grease positions. See Figure 11 item H
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
For detailed maintenance instructions for the engine
on your mower, see the separate engine manual
packed with your mower.
H
View looking from the front
G
MAINTENANCE