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j) Reinstall all parts removed in Steps c and d. Install drive belt and adjust
tension as stated in Section 5.2.3.
5.1.11 Inspect belt wear.
Service Interval: 40 hrs.
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug
wire(s).
b) Remove the mower deck belt shield to check mower blade drive belt
condition.
c) Look under engine deck to check the transmission drive belt condition.
d) Inspect wheel drive belt conditions.
e) Check all idler arms to be sure they pivot freely. Disassemble, clean and grease
pivot bushings if necessary.
5.1.12 Lubrication:
Service Interval: Refer to Chart
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug
wire(s).
b) Lubricate fittings with one to two pumps of SAE No. 2 multi-purpose gun grease.
Refer to the following chart for fitting locations and lubrication schedule.
LUBRICATION CHART
FITTING LOCATIONS INITIAL
PUMPS
FITTING QUANTITY
32" 36" 48"
SERVICE
INTERVAL
1. Caster Wheel Bearings 12 2 2 2 Daily
2. Caster Pivots 2 2 2 2 Daily
3. Drive Wheels 18 2 2 2 Daily
4. Drive Wheel Idler Arm 2 2 2 2 Daily
5. Brake Arm 2 2 2 2 Weekly
6. Trans. Output Shaft Coupler 2 2 2 2 Weekly
7. Mower Deck Idler Pivots 2 1 1 1 Weekly
No.6 (Trans. Coupler)
Located Below
Fuel Tank Support
No. 4 & 7 (Idler Arm Pivots)
Disassemble and grease once a
Month under a “No Load” condition
48” Deck Shown for Reference Only
c) Replace 5-speed gearbox grease yearly. Use 18 oz. of Peerless grease (Part
No. 788067). See Section 5.1.10.
d) Lubricate pivot points with a spray penetrating lubricant as directed below.
SPRAY LUBRICANT CHART
PIVOT POINTS
NO. of PLACES
32" 36" 48"
SERVICE INTERVAL
1. Blade Engagement Bellcrank 1 1 1 Weekly
5.1.13 Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins.
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
a) Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Remove key or spark plug
wire(s).
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