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e) Open the fuel valve to the open position.
f) Drain the gasoline completely from the tank and fuel line into an approved fuel
container.
g) Remove the fuel tank from the mower.
h) Close the fuel valve.
i) Pour a small amount of fuel in the fuel tank, move the fuel around in the tank,
and pour it out into an approved fuel container.
j) Install the fuel tank and fuel line.
4.9 Lubricating the Pivot Arms:
Service Interval:
Lubricate after every 50 operating hours or when the season ends.
a) Move the rear wheel cutting height levers to the center setting.
b) Locate the grease fitting on the underside of the mower deck. Wipe the
grease fittings with a clean rag (Figure 21).
FIGURE 21
c) Install a grease gun onto the fitting and gently apply 2 or 3 pumps of #2 multi-
purpose lithium base grease (Figure 21).
NOTE:
Excessive grease pressure may damage the seals.
4.10 Adjusting the Self-Propel Drive:
NOTE:
Improper adjustment can cause transmission failure.
a) If the lawn mower does not self-propel or has a tendency to creep forward
when the control bar is released, adjust the transmission cable on the deck.
b) If the lawn mower does not self propel, rotate the transmission cable nuts
clockwise 1/2 turn to tighten the belt.
c) If the lawn mower creeps forward, rotate the transmission cable nuts 1/2 turn
counterclockwise to loosen the belt (Figure 22).
d) If the lawnmower does not drive up slopes, you may need to increase belt
tension. Repeat step b).
FIGURE 22
