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Installing the Transport Wheels
1. Push the kick stand down with your foot and pull up on
the handle to support the mower on the kick stand.
2. Apply #242 Loctite to the threads of the wheel shafts.
3. Thread the right hand wheel shaft into the drive pulley
on the right side of the machine (Fig. 4).
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Figure 4
1.
Right hand wheel shaft
4. Torque the shaft to 65 to 75 ft-lb. (88 to 101 N
⋅
m)
Note: The right hand wheel shaft has left hand threads.
5. Apply Never–Seez to the exposed ends of the axles and
slide the wheel onto the axle (Fig. 5).
6. Pivot the wheel locking clip away from center of the
wheel allowing it to slide farther onto the axle (Fig. 5).
7. Rotate the wheel back and forth until it slides
completely onto the axle and the locking clip is secured
in the groove on the axle shaft.
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Figure 5
1.
Locking clip
8. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side of the
machine.
9. Inflate the tires to 12 to 15 psi. (574 to 718 Pa).
Before Operating
Adding Engine Oil
Fill the crankcase with approximately 20 oz. (0.6 l) of
proper viscosity oil before staring. The engine uses any
high-quality oil having the American Petroleum Institute —
APl—service classification SC, SD, SE, SF, SG, or SH. Oil
viscosity (weight) must be selected according to the
ambient temperature. Figure 6 illustrates the temperature/
viscosity recommendations.
SAE 5W20
–4
F
14
F
32
F
50
F
68
F
86
F
104
F
SAE 10W30/ SAE 10W–40
SAE 30
SAE 40
–20
C –10
C 0
C
10
C
20
C
30
C
40
C
Figure 6
Note: Using multi grade oils (5W–20, 10W–30 and
10W–40) will increase oil consumption. Check the oil level
more frequently when using multi grade oils.
1. Position the mower so the engine is level (Fig. 7).
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Figure 7
1.
Oil level gauge
2. Clean around the oil level gauge.
3. Remove the gauge by rotating it counterclockwise.
