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Important
With the parking brake released, the rear
wheels must rotate freely when you push the tractor. If you
cannot achieve the .015 in. (0.38 mm) clearance and free
wheel rotation, contact an Authorized Service Dealer
immediately.
Greasing and Lubricating the
Tractor
Grease the tractor with a general-purpose grease after every
25 operating hours or once a year, whichever occurs first.
Grease the tractor more frequently when the operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
How to Grease the Tractor
1. Disengage the blade (PTO).
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape
any paint off of the front of the fittings.
6. Connect a grease gun to each fitting and pump grease
into it.
7. Wipe up any excess grease.
Where to Add Grease
1. Lubricate the front wheels and steering spindles until
grease begins to ooze out of the bearings (Fig. 22).
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Figure 22
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Clean the foam element after every 25 operating hours, or
yearly, whichever occurs first. Replace the paper element
after every 100 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs
first.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently if the
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Disengage the blade (PTO).
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Open the hood.
6. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from getting
into the engine and causing damage.
7. Pull up on the air cleaner cover handle and rotate it
toward the engine (Fig. 23).
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2
Figure 23
1.
Air cleaner cover
2.
Air cleaner cover handle
Note: Remove the air cleaner cover.
8. Carefully slide the paper element and the foam element
from the blower housing (Fig. 24).
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3
5
4
Figure 24
1.
Paper element
2.
Foam element
3.
Air cleaner cover
4.
Tab
5.
Slot
