King Kutter 999998, Operation And Parts Manual

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BEFORE PUTTING ROTARY MOWER INTO SERVICE
( IMPORTANT -INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO START UP)
SHIPPED WITH OIL IN GEARBOX
SHIPPED WITHOUT GREASE IN GREASE FITTINGS.
UNIT MUST BE SERVICED BEFORE USING.
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Use Multi-Purpose Gear Oil (I.E. S.A.E. 80w/90 or S.A.E. 85w/140 Multi-
purpose gear oil) in Gearbox.
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For all Grease Fittings use TYPE/grade II tube grease.
STEP 1 Place rotary mower so that the deck is secure and level.
STEP 2 Remove 1/2” Pipe Plug (Located at top of gearbox) and 1/8” Pipe Plug
(located at lower 1/3 of gearbox) if oil comes out lower hole replace lower
plug immediately and continue to
Step 4 . If no oil comes out continue to
Step 3.
STEP 3 Fill gearbox using multi-purpose gear oil through top 1/2” fill hole until gear
oil is level with lower 1/8" hole.
STEP 4 Replace both the 1/2” pipe plug (located at top of gear box) and 1/8" pipe
plug (located at lower 1/3 of gear box) and clean away any excess oil.
STEP 5 Grease (with a grade II type tube grease),
The following zerks:
Tail wheel, wheel fork (See Figure M-1, page 22).
Tail wheel fork (See Figure M-1, page 22).
Both U-Joints on the PTO Shaft (See Figure M-2, page 22).
STEP 6 Inspect all guards to insure they are in good working order. If not replace
before using.
STEP 7 Check all bolts, nuts and belt to insure they are tight and secure.
CAUTION:
DO NOT over fill gearbox. This could cause damage to oil seals and can cause per-
manent damage to the gearbox. This issue will not be covered under warranty.
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