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Section 4 - MAINTENANCE
3.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT
1. Foot Rest Removal
a. Lower deck to lowest setting.
b. Remove foot rest. See Figure 3.3.
c. Removal of foot rest will allow 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. 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
accumulation of grass clippings and debris.
e. Clean top of deck, removing all grass clippings
and debris.
5. Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication
a. Remove foot rest.
b. 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 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.
LUBRICATE
SPINDLE
ASSEMBLIES
LIFT FOOT
REST UP & OFF
POWER UNIT
FRAME TO GAIN
ACCESS TO
MOWER BELT