20 Section 6 — Maintenance & adjuStMentS
Lubrication
WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake,
stop engine and remove key (if equipped) to prevent
unintended starting.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system and lift linkage
at least once a season with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a
season. Lubricate the axles and rim hubs well with an all-purpose
grease before reinstalling them.
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles and casters is equipped with a
grease fitting. See Figure 6-4. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-
purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of
mower operation or once a season.
Figure 6-4
Blade Timing Belt
The cutting deck spindles are driven by a blade timing (cogged)
belt, assuring that the deck blades are always perpendicular to
each other. At least once a season, or after striking any foreign
object, check the timing belt as follows:
1. Remove the belt cover by removing the three screws (a)
and washers (b) which secure it to the frame.
See Figure 6-5.
Figure 6-5
WARNING! Do not operate mower without the
belt cover installed. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or property damage.
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