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The front axle spindles and wheels must be lubriĆ
cated after every 25 hours of operation; however,
lubricate more frequently when conditions are dusty
or sandy.
Wipe grease fittings on spindles and wheels
(Fig. 10) with a clean rag. If there is paint on front of
fittings, scrape it off.
Lubricate both axle spindles w/No. 2 general
purpose grease (Fig. 10). Continue to pump grease
until it oozes out the spindle. Wipe up any excess
grease.
Lubricate both front wheels w/No. 2 general purĆ
pose grease (Fig. 10). Pump grease gun about four
times. Wipe up any excess grease.
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The rear wheels should be removed and axles
greased once a year to prevent the formation of rust
and to simplify future wheel removal.
The mechanical pivot points on the rider must be
lubricated after every 25 hours of operation; howevĆ
er, lubricate more frequently when conditions are
dusty or sandy.
To lubricate all the mechanical pivot
points, the rider must be tipped on its rear end. HowĆ
ever, before the rider is tipped, drain all gasoline
from fuel tank and oil from crankcase. Also remove
battery so acid does not spill on the rider.
Drain gasoline from fuel tank: refer to Draining
Gasoline From Fuel Tank, page 21.
Drain oil from crankcase: refer to Changing
Crankcase Oil, steps 1Ć6, page 20.
Remove battery from chassis: refer to Activating
and Charging Battery, page 11.
Shift transmission into 1st gear and engage
parking brake.
Tip rider up and onto its rear end.
Remove mower housing from rider chassis: refer
to Removing/Installing Mower Housing, steps 1Ć10,
page 24.
Lubricate all mechanical pivot points on rider
and mower housing with light oil.
Install mower housing onto rider chassis: refer to
Removing/Installing Mower Housing, page 24.
Tip rider back to its normal operating position.
Fill crankcase with oil: refer to Fill Crankcase
With Oil, page 12.
Fill fuel tank with gasoline: refer to Fill Fuel Tank
With Gasoline, page 12.
Install the battery: refer to Activating and ChargĆ
ing Battery, page 11.
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Clean cooling system frequently. Remove build-up
of grass, dirt or other debris from the cylinder and
cylinder head cooling fins, air intake screen on flyĆ
wheel end, and carburetor-governor levers and linkĆ
age. This will help ensure adequate cooling and corĆ
rect engine speed and reduce the possibility of
overheating and mechanical damage.
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