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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE
3.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT
1. Drive Belt Cover Removal
a. Lower deck to lowest setting.
b. Remove four knobs that secure the
deck cover. See Figure 3.3.
c. Remove cover to gain access to deck
belt.
FIGURE 3.3
2. Checking Belt Tension
The idler and spring provide proper belt
tension and require no adjustment. If belt is
frayed, slit, severed or belt strands
exposed, replace belt before operating
mower.
3.3 AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS
3.3.1. 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
instructions.
3.3.2. 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
REPLACEMENT”.
3. Mower Deck Levelness
Check mower deck for proper levelness. Adjust
as required. Refer to Section “MOWER DECK
ADJUSTMENT – LEVELNESS”.
4. Cleaning 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
deck with safety blocks.
d. Clean underside of mower deck,
removing all accumulation of grass
clippings and debris.
e. Clean top of deck, removing all grass
clippings and debris.
5. Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication
a. Remove four knobs that secure the
deck cover.
b. Remove cover to gain access to
lubrication fitting located on the top of
deck below deck pulleys. Lubricate with
Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or
equivalent, from a grease gun until
grease purges from vent located on
spindle housing underneath deck. 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.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blades running. Stop
blades. Stop engine. Set brake. Remove key.
Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs and (gas
only) secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine
and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns by
allowing all parts sufficient time to cool.
REMOVE FOUR
KNOBS
REMOVE
DECK COVER
DECK
PULLEYS
LUBRICATE
SPINDLE
ASSEMBLIES