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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSection 4 - MAINTENANCE
4.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT
1. Lower deck to lowest setting.
2. Remove footrest. See Figure 4.3.
3. Removal of footrest will allow access to deck belt.
4. Check the belt tension. The idler pulleys and
springs provide proper tension and require no adjust-
ments. If belt is frayed, slit, severed or belt strands
exposed, replace belt before operating mower.
4.3 AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS
4.3.1. ENGINE
1. Engine Oil
Change engine oil. Refer to Section "CHANGE
ENGINE OIL". Refer to engine owner's manual for oil
specifications.
2. Air Filter
Refer to engine owner's manual for service instruc-
tions.
4.3.2. MOWER COMPONENTS
1. Mower Drive Belt
No adjustment required. Replace belt as needed.
2. Mower Blade
Check blade for sharpness, wear, damage, and
torque. Refer to Section "MOWER BLADE REPLACE-
MENT".
3. Mower Deck Levelness
Check mower deck for proper levelness. Adjust as
required. Refer to Section "MOWER DECK ADJUST-
MENT - LEVELNESS".
4. Clean Mower Deck
a. Remove key from ignition switch.
b. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from
spark plug(s).
c. Raise mower deck to its highest setting. It may be
necessary to raise mower deck higher using a
hydraulic floor jack. Secure machine with safety
blocks.
d. Clean underside of mower deck, removing all accu-
mulation of grass clippings and debris.
e. Clean top of deck, removing all grass clippings and
debris.
5. Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication
a. Remove key from ignition switch.
b. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from
spark plug(s).
c. Raise mower deck to its highest setting. It may be
necessary to raise mower deck higher using a
hydraulic floor jack. Secure machine with safety
blocks.
d. Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or
equivalent, from a grease gun, until grease purges
from the vent located on opposite side of spindle
housing underneath deck. See Figure 4.4.
6. Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication
Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a
light coat of motor oil.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP
blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug
wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine
and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns,
allow sufficient time for all parts to cool.
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FIGURE 4.4
FIGURE 4.3
LUBRICATE SPINDLE
ASSEMBLIES (3)
LIFT FOOT REST UP AND OFF POWER UNIT
FRAME TO GAIN ACCESS TO MOWER BELT