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Figure 30
1. Plate 2. Bolts
7. Lubricate the pump-belt idler arm ( Figure 30 ).
8. Install the plate and the air cleaner .
Lubricating the
Brake-Handle Pivot
Service Interval : Every 160 hours
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PT O, and engage the parking brake.
2. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Lubricate the bronze bushings on the
brake-handle pivot with a spray type lubricant
or light oil ( Figure 31 ).
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Figure 31
Left Side of Machine Shown
1. Brake-handle pivot
3. Spring-arm pivot
2. PT O-handle pivot
4. T oggle pivot
Lubricating the
Brake-Rod Bushings and
Steering-Linkage Rod Ends
Service Interval : Every 160 hours
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PT O, and engage the parking brake.
2. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Unlatch the seat latch and tilt the seat up.
4. Lubricate the bronze bushings on each end of
the brake rod shaft with a spray type lubricant
or a light oil.
Note: The bushings are located to the inside
of the ange bearings.
5. Lubricate each end of both steering linkage rods
with a spray lubricant or a light oil.
Changing the Gearbox Oil
Service Interval : After the rst 50 hours —Change
the oil in all 3 gearbox housings and
add oil as needed.
Every 100 hours —Check the oil in all 3 gearbox
housings and add oil as needed.
Every 2,000 hours —Change the oil in all 3
gearbox housings and add oil as needed.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PT O, and engage the parking brake.
2. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the blades that are attached to the
gearbox; refer to Removing the Blades ( page
57 ) .
4. Remove the gearbox and drive-shaft assembly
from the mower deck. Retain the hardware for
use later .
5. Remove the large oil drain plug on the front of
each of the 3 gearbox sections and drain the oil
( Figure 32 ).
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