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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blade running. STOP
blade. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key.
Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure
wire away from spark plug. Engine and components
can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing
engine and components sufficient time to cool.
5. Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication
b. 42” Deck spindle assemblies are equipped
with a grease fitting located underneath the
deck. Lubricate spindle bearings with three
shots of general purpose grease from grease
gun.
6. Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication
Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a
light coat of motor oil.
3.3.3. SCRAMBLER - LUBRICATION
1. Front Wheel Bearings
Lubricate front wheel bearings with five shots of
general purpose grease from grease gun. See
Figure 3.7.
FIGURE 3.7
2. Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft
The footrest/floor pan assembly will have to be
removed to lubricate the pivot shaft. The access hole
is at the rear of the front structure underneath the
footrest.
a. The pivot shaft grease fitting can be accessed
through a hole at the rear of the front structure.
Lubricate pivot shaft with three shots of general
purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.8.
FIGURE 3.8
3. Parking Brake Pivot Bushings
a. Remove key from ignition switch.
b. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away
from spark plug(s).
c. Drop cutting deck to lowest setting.
d. Lubricate both pivot bushings with three shots
general purpose grease from grease gun. See
Figure 3.9
FIGURE 3.9
SCRAMBLER SHOWN WITH DECK
REMOVED. DECK REMOVAL NOT
NECESSARY FOR LUBRICATION.
LUBRICATE BOTH
PIVOT BUSHINGS
LUBRICATE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
FRONT STRUCTURE
ACCESS HOLE
LUBRICATE PIVOT
SHAFTS
FRONT COVER
IS REMOVED