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5.1.6 Check Brake and Wheel Drive Linkage Adjustment
Service Interval:
Daily
Refer to Section 3.11. Note any bent linkage or hardware which may need
servicing or replacing.
5.1.7 Service pre-cleaner element and air cleaner.
Service Interval:
See Engine Owner's Manual
5.1.8 Change engine oil.
Service Interval:
See Engine Owner's Manual
NOTE: Change oil after first five (5) hours of operation. Follow engine
manufacturers recommendations for future oil changes.
a) Disengage blade clutch.
b) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
c) Drain oil while engine is warm from operation.
d) Remove the oil drain plug from the right hand side of the engine. Allow oil
to drain, then replace drain plug.
e) Replace the oil filter as per Engine Owner's Manual. Clean around oil filter
and unscrew filter to remove. Before reinstalling new filter, apply a thin
coating of oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn filter clockwise until
rubber seal contacts the filter adapter then tighten filter an additional 2/3 to
3/4 turn.
f) Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap. Fill to the specified capacity and
replace cap. Use oil as specified in Engine Owners Manual.
Do not overfill.
g) Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop engine and recheck oil levels.
5.1.9 Check grease level, input and output shaft bearing wear on Peerless
Transmission. (Replace gearbox grease yearly)
Service Interval:
160 hrs.
a) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
b) Place drive levers and neutral lock/park brake latches in the neutral lock
position.
c) Remove shifter lever from top of transmission.
d) Remove shifter plate from top of transmission and the two leads from the
neutral start switch.
e) Release the tension on the transmission belt.
f) Check for side play caused by bearing wear on the input and out put
shafts of the transmission. Replace bearings if necessary.
g) Remove the six bolts that fasten the upper case to the lower case and
carefully remove the upper case half.
h) Check the grease level in the lower case. The grease level should be
approximately 1-1/2” to 1-3/4” from the gearbox bottom. If necessary, fill
to proper level with Peerless grease (Part No. 788067)
i) Reinstall upper case half and fasten in place with six bolts previously
removed.
j) Reinstall all parts removed in Steps c and d. Install drive belt and adjust
tension as stated in Section 5.2.5.