CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the
procedures listed in the maintenance section.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
Check for loose fasteners
Check forworn or dama_led parts
Clean mower
Lubricate miler, ediustment points
Lubricate wheel bearinas and aears
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Service Dates
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Lubricate the wheel adjustment mechanisms and the
rollerwith a light oil as shown in figure 7. Periodic
lubrication of these pointswill help ensure smooth
mechanical operation.
I. Pullthe pawl from the reel shaft and clean.
J. Reinstall parts in reverse order.
IMPORTANT: Note the position ofthe pawl in the shaft
before removal. It must be installed facing the same way
as when it was removed or the wheel will not drive. The
flat surface ofthe pawl mates against the fiat surfaces of
the teeth inside the pinion gear.
FIGURE 7
Clean and lubricate the wheel bearings and gears
once every season or whenever the reel issharp-
ened, whichever is more often. Refer to figure 8.
A. - Remove the hub cap
B. Remove the E-ring with a screwdriver.
C. Uft off the wheel.
D. If the axle is rusty, clean off with solvent and
crocus cloth.
E. Coat the axle with light grease.
F. Clean the gear teeth on the inside of the wheel
and then apply light grease.
G. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring
from the reel shaft and then remove the pinion
gear. Avoid overstretching the snap ring, which
causes a loss of holding power.
H. Clean gear and apply light grease inside gear.
BEARING_
PAWL PINION
GEAR
FIGURE 8
STORAGE OF MOWER
• Clean the mower thoroughly using a broom or a brush
to remove grass and dirt. DO NOT use water to clean
the mower.
• Coat the mower's cutting blades with grease to
prevent rusting.
• Store the mower inside a clean, dry area.
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