Jacobsen SXG323, Service Manual

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CHAPTER 5. INSPECTION AND MAINTAINANCE OF MAJOR PARTS
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Caution:
• When servicing the lawn mower, place it on level,
hard ground.
• Stop the engine and remove key from the starter
switch.
• Apply the parking brake securely. (GE TYPE)
• Apply the parking lock securely. (E TYPE)
• Move the lift lever forward (
d
) to lower the mower
to the ground.
• Move the PTO lever to the STOP position ( ).
• Service the lawn mower after the engine has
cooled down sufficiently.
With these items in mind, confirm the safety
conditions for maintenance operation without fail
ahead of time.
1. INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF
BEVEL GEAR CASE
• Inspection of oil level in the bevel gear case
Important:
Check the oil level after every 50 hours of operation.
a. Bevel gear case (LH) and (RH) : Remove the
level plugs (2) located on the back side of the
bevel gear case.
b. Check to see if a small amount of oil overflows
through the plug hole. If so, the level is normal.
If not, replenish with gear oil SAE80 through
the plug hole using an oil pitcher or the like.
Oil Gear oil SAE 80
Capacity Both bevel gear cases 300 cc (0.07
imp.gal.)
Important:
Before replacing the level plug, be sure to wrap
the threads with sealing tape without fail, or oil
may leak through the plug.
• Replacement of oil
Important:
Replace oil after the initial 50 hours of operation
and then after every 200 hours of operation.
a. Remove the level plug (2) and oil filler plug (3).
Then drain all oil by tilting the gear case.
b. Wrap the threads of the oil filler plug (3) with
sealing tape and screw it in and supply with
fresh oil through the level plug hole using an oil
pitcher.
c. Wrap the threads of the level plug with sealing
tape and re-install it.
Important:
All oil spilt on the gear case mount should be
wiped off completely with cloth. If it is not, the
belt may be smeared with oil and become
slippery.
d. Re-install the belt covers.
CHAPTER 5. INSPECTION AND MAINTAINANCE OF MAJOR PARTS