John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Service—Every 600 Hours
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Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube
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A—Crankcase Vent Tube
CAUTION: Reduce compressed air to less than
210 kPa (2 bar) (30 psi) when using for cleaning
purposes. Clear area of bystanders, guard
against flying chips, and wear personal
protection equipment including eye protection.
Remove crankcase vent tube (A) from engine. Wash in
solvent or blow clean with compressed air. Reassemble
vent tube breather cap to engine. Be sure vent tube is not
kinked or pinched.
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Pack Front Wheel Bearings (Only For Carraro
Front Axle)
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A—Hub Cap
B—Pack Bearing with Grease
1. Jack up front end of tractor..
2. Remove hub cap, cotter pin, and wheel nut.
3. Remove washer and wheel bearings. Clean all parts in
solvent and blow dry with compressed air. Replace any
worn or damaged parts.
4. Pack bearing with multipurpose grease. (See Fuels,
Lubricants and Coolant section.) Coat seal with same
grease.
5. Reinstall bearings, washer, and wheel nut.
6. Tighten wheel nut until a slight drag is felt when hub is
turned. Back nut off just enough to install cotter pin in
hole in wheel spindle.
7. Reinstall hub cap and wheels. Tighten lug bolts to 175
N•m (130 lb-ft). Retighten bolts after driving tractor 100
m (109 yds) and again after 3 hours and 10 hours use.
IMPORTANT: DANA Front Axle: No need to grease
Hub Assembly because it is provided
with Self-Lubricated bearings.
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