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TRANSAXLE BELT ADJUSTMENT
(Tools required….2 off 13mm open ended spanners)
On the right hand side of the mower (when standing at the handles) is a vertical control rod that can be adjusted
at its top end using the two nuts on the threaded end of the rod.
If the drive is slipping, firstly inspect the short belt under the engine plate to ensure it is still in sound condition.
( Replace if it is in poor condition.) Next lengthen the threaded control rod by moving the nuts on the threaded
section upwards. Initially try one or two turns of the nuts, as over-tensioning the belt can lead to premature belt
wear and a high engagement load on the control lever.
To test the drive, simply start the engine on level ground, put the gear lever into “low” speed and try holding
the mower back while slowly squeezing the drive lever on the right handle. If the drive still slips, slightly more
adjustment may be needed.
• Before any inspection or replacements of the belts and associated parts turn engine off and
remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug.
• Be careful during adjustment of the mower to prevent entrapment of the fingers between blades,
pulley’s and fixed parts of the mower.
• Only replace the spark plug lead once all adjustments are completed and guards are replaced.
MAINTENANCE
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Frequency
Part
Task
8 hrs
20 hrs
100 hrs
Engine
Refer to Engine Manual
Transaxle
Check oil level
X
Cutter spindle
Check sealed bearings
X
King pins
Oil
X
Raise & lower frame slides
Grease
X
Blades and drive belts
Check, replace if necessary
X
Clutch control linkages
Oil
X
Height control linkages
Oil
X
Throttle cable
Oil
X
Note: IF ABNORMAL NOISES OR VIBRATIONS ARE HEARD OR OBSERVED, STOP THE MOWER AND CHECK
IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT SCHEDULED SERVICE
FILL GEAR BOX TO THIS LEVEL
GEARBOX
Use gear oil 85W140
Capacity = 750ml
KING PINS: FRONT WHEELS
Oil every 8 hours, by applying a few drops of oil on the upper and lower bronze bushes.
