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LUBRICATION / MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
The Peerless Transmission is “LIFETIME LUBRICATED”. If service is required, contact an
authorized Peerless Dealer or Repair Center.
5. Mower Blades: Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation.
To sharpen blades proceed as follows:
• Block the front end of the mower up or run front end up on ramps
• Remove blade by turning bolt counter clockwise.
• Sharpen blade with a hand fi le, electric grinder or blade sharpener. Wear gloves and eye
protection when sharpening. Grind blade at original bevel.
• Check balance of blade by positioning the blade on a nail or blade balance pedestal. Grind the
blade on the end that is heavier until both sides balance.
• Reinstall blades.
CAUTION:
DO NOT ADJUST OR CHANGE ATTACHMENTS UNLESS SPARK PLUG WIRE HAS BEEN
DISCONNECTED AND THE ENGINE HAS STOPPED.
New Blade
25 Degrees
When Notch Starts
Discard Blade
Dangerous!
LUBRICATION / MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
1. Engine: For complete maintenance and operating information for your engine, please refer to your
engine operating and maintenance manual provided by the engine manufacturer.
2. Belts: The drive and deck belts should be checked and adjusted after the fi rst 10 hours of use and
then every 50 hours from that point on.
3. Tires: Correct tire pressure is essential for effi cient operation of the mower.
4. Check tire air pressure periodically. Infl ate tires to the pressures listed:
Drive Wheels = 12 psi
Caster Wheels = 20 psi
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