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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.3.2. MOWER COMPONENTS (Continued)
5. Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication
a. Lubricate spindle bearings with three shots of
general purpose grease from grease gun. See
Figure 3.4.
FIGURE 3.4
6. Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication
Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a
light coat of motor oil.
3.3.3. YARD CRUISER - LUBRICATION
1. Front Wheel Bearings
Lubricate front wheel bearings with five shots of
general purpose grease from grease gun. See
Figure 3.5.
FIGURE 3.5
2. Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft
The front frame cover will not have to be removed to
lubricate the pivot shaft. The access hole is at the rear
of the front structure underneath frame cover.
a. The pivot shaft grease fitting can be accessed
through a hole at the rear of the front structure.
Lubricate pivot shaft with three shots of general
purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.6.
FIGURE 3.6
3. Parking Brake Pivot Bushings
a. Make sure fuel cap is on tight. Turn fuel shut
off valve (If equipped) to the “CLOSED” position.
Start engine and allow it to run until engine runs out
of fuel. Close vent on fuel filler cap.
b. Remove key from ignition switch.
c. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away
from spark plug(s).
d. Carefully stand YARD CRUISER on rear
bumper.
e. Lubricate both pivot bushings with three shots
general purpose grease from grease gun. See
Figure 3.7
FIGURE 3.7
UNDERSIDE VIEW OF 33” DECK
LUBRICATE
SPINDLE BEARINGS
LUBRICATE
FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS
FRONT STRUCTURE
ACCESS
HOLE
LUBRICATE
PIVOT
SHAFTS
FRONT COVER
REMOVED
YARD CRUISER SHOWN WITH
DECK REMOVED. DECK
REMOVAL NOT NECESSARY
FOR LUBRICATION.
LUBRICATE BOTH PIVOT
BUSHINGS