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Section 7
The fluid level in the cutter deck gearbox should be checked
after every 100 hours of operation or
bi-weekly, whichever occurs first.
1. Remove the ignition key and engage the parking
brake.
2. Lift the foot plate up to gain access to the gearbox.
3. Clean and remove the check plug from the side of
the gearbox. See Figure 7-9. Visually check the fluid
level in the plug port. The fluid level must be up to
the bottom of the plug port. If the fluid level is low,
fill gearbox through the check plug port with EP 80-
90 gear oil. Install the check plug and tighten
securely.
B. Changing Lubricant
The lubricant in the cutter deck gearbox should be
changed after every 500 hours of operation or yearly,
whichever occurs first.
5. Install the spacer onto the blade bolt and insert the
belt into the cutter spindle shaft.
-IMPORTANT-
Spindle blade bolts are left handed thread.
6. Install the hex nut to the blade bolt at the top of the
cutter spindle. Secure the blades from rotating using
a Blade Buddy and torque to 75 ft-lbs.
7.10 TIRES
Check the tire pressures after every 8 hours of operation
or daily.
Caster Wheels ........................................ 25 PSI
Rear Wheel............................................. 25 PSI
Drive Wheels ......................................... 12 PSI
7.11 HOPPER
The hopper screen should be cleaned after every 8 hours
of operation or daily, whichever occurs first. It may be
necessary to clean the screen more frequently when
cutting wet and/or dirty grass.
1. Remove the hopper screen from the hopper.
2. Wash the screen using a water hose until all the screen
holes are clean.
3. Install the cleaned screen in the hopper.
-IMPORTANT-
Do not use the hopper with the screen removed.
Grass clippings will discharge from the hopper
with the screen removed.
CAUTION:
7.12 CUTTER DECK GEARBOX
A. Checking Lubricant Level
Cutter deck gearbox can reach high operating
temperatures. Allow cutter deck gearbox to
cool before servicing.
Figure 7-9 Gearbox Check Plug
SCR 2K GFC
GEARBOX FLUID
CHECK PLUG