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Maintenance
Rear Axle Bearing - Lubrication
1. The grease fitting (A, Figure 27) on the left rear axle
bearing requires three shots of general purpose grease
from grease gun.
2. The right rear axle bearing is lubricated by the
differential lubricant and requires no grease.
Differential / Chain Case - Lubrication
1. Stand the rear engine rider on its rear bumper and
check the fill/level plug (A, Figure 28) on the differential
(B) for cracks and wear. Replace the fill/level plug if
signs of wear are visible.
IMPORTANT: If the unit will be on its rear bumper for longer
than two hours, remove the battery. Refer to the Section
entitled “BATTERY REMOVAL”.
2. To check lubricant, remove the fill/level plug and visually
inspect for lubricant on the internal parts of the
differential. If no lubricant is visible on the internal parts
of the differential, add transmission grease as needed.
IMPORTANT: Overfilling of the differential with lubricant will
cause lubricant to leak onto drive components of the Rear
Engine Rider.
3. Check the fill/level plug (A, Figure 29) on the chain case
(B) for damage. If signs of wear or cracks are visible,
replace with a new plug.
4. To check lubricant in the chain case, remove the fill/level
plug and look for lubricant on the internal components
of the chain case. If no lubricant is visible, add
transmission grease as needed.
Engine Service
Check the maintenance section of the Engine Manual for
additional engine service.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or
repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade.
Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug
wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine
and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all
parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap
must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.
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Figure 27: Rear axle grease fitting
A
Figure 28: Differential lubricant check
A
Figure 29: Chain case lubricant check
A
B
B
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Reproduction