Section 3- MAINTENANCE
3.2.2. CHECK GREASE LEVEL IN TRANSMISSION
(Continued from previous page)
NOTE: Do not spill grease or oil on surface of drive disc.
See Figure 3.3.
3. Reinstall transmission plug.
4. Check grease level after each 25 hours of
operation.
DRIVE DISC CLEAN!
FIGURE 3.3
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine and blade running. STOP engine
and blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure
away from spark plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for
all components to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves
when handling or working around cutting blades.
Blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe
injury.
IMPORTANT: Drain fuel tank before tipping mower.
DO NOT tip machine with carburetor or spark plug down.
Oil from crankcase will saturate the air filter and cause the
engine to be hard to start or not start at all. If
contamination does occur, the air filter will have to be
replaced.
3.2.3. CHECK MOWER BLADE
1. Disconnect spark plug wire and secure end away
from plug.
2. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels for access to
the blade cap screw. Do not tilt mower with spark
plug or carburetor down. See Figure 3.4.
3. Check torque of blade retaining cap screw.
Recommended torque should be 40 ft. Ibs. See
Figure 3.4.
4. Check blade for sharpness, wear and damage.
Refer to Section "Blade Wear Limits".
3.2.4. CHECK ENGINE DRIVE BELT
1. Visually check engine drive belt for cracking,
fraying, severed or belt strands exposed. If worn or
damaged, replace belt before operating mower.
3.2.5. CHECK TRANSMISSION POLY-V BELT
1. Visually check poly-v belt for cracking, fraying,
severed or belt strands exposed. If worn or
damaged, replace belt before operating mower.
RECOMMENDED
BLADE RETAINING
CAP SCREW
TORQUE VALUE
SHOULD BE 40 FT.
LBS.
FIGURE 3.4
3.3 SERVICE-ANNUALLY
Perform all maintenance as described in the "Service
Schedule" section of this manual.
3.3.1. Engine
Service engine according to engine owner's manual.
3.3.2. Air Filter
Refer to engine owner's manual for service instructions.
3.3.3. Engine Oil
Refer to engine owner's manual for service instructions.
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3.4 STORAGE PROCEDURE
Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for directions regarding
engine storage preparations. Prepare the mower for "end of
season"storageas follows:
1. Drainfuelfrom fueltank and letengine run untilallfuel is
outofthe carburetor.
2. Disconnect and remove the spark plug wire away
from spark plug before any other preparations are
made!
3. Tape all openings closed to prevent sprayingwater into
exhaustorair intakesduringwashing.
4. Tilt mower up on its rear wheels and thoroughly dean
the undersideof the deck. Do nottiltmower with spark plug
or carburetor down. Scrape away any accumulation of
grasswith a putty knifeand orwire brush.
5. Lubricateall exposed metal with a light coating of oil to
preventcorrosbn.
6. On self-propelled models disconnect transfer rod clip
and remove ground speed control rod before folding
handles.
7. Loosen handle knobs. Carefully fold the handles
fop_/ard, '11exing"the control cables to prevent cable
damage.
8. Storethe mower in a shed or other dry area, protected
from weather.
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