MAINTENANCE
⎯ Cutter Drive Lever Pivot;
⎯ Clutch/brake pedal pivot; See Fig.15
⎯ Tie rod ball ends; See Fig. 11
⎯ All connecting rod pivot points.
Note: All ball bearings are sealed and require no maintenance.
TRANSAXLE:
This transmission is fully enclosed and permanently lubricated.
No maintenance necessary.
CUTTING UNIT:
Remove spark plug lead and disengage cutter drive before
working on cutter unit, to prevent accidental starting of the
machine.
Before using machine always inspect cutting unit to see that
then cutting disc, blades and blade fixings are not worn or
damaged.
Always check after striking a solid object. Do not operate
machine when unusual vibration occurs.
Replace worn or damaged blades in sets to preserve balance.
Remove any build-up of grass or clogging within the cutting
unit or discharge chute or safety flap.
CUTTING UNIT REMOVAL:
Fig. 12
1. Remove drive belt. Run it off of front pulley.
2. Remove tension springs. A loop has been provided on the
spring to assist in this operation; See Fig.12.
3. Disconnect cutter deck push rods and blade brake rod.
4. Undo and remove large retaining bolts (A).
5. Slide the cutter head forward this will allow the rear to be
lowered to the ground.
6. The cutter head can now be slid out from under the
machine.
7. Replace in reverse order.
WHEEL REMOVAL:
Fig. 13 Fig. 14
CAUTION: Always deflate tyre before removing rim
nuts on front wheel only.
Front –
1. Chock wheels and remove axle nut; See Fig. 13
2. Raise front of engine;
3. Slide wheel from shaft;
4. Replace in reverse order;
5. Retighten axle nut firmly.
Rear-
1. Chock front and rear wheels of machine,
2. Remove four wheel nuts.
3. Slide wheel from hub.
4. Replace wheel nuts and tighten.
ADJUSTMENTS
CLUTCH ROD ADJUSTMENT
Fig. 15
Required to take up transmission belt stretch.
1. Remove (R) clip from pedal pivot. See Fig. 15.
2. Slip rod to rear of machine.
3. Adjust nut on rod so that it is 3mm clear of pivot block when
pedal is in a fully up position;
4. Check for operation.
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