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Lubrication
Greasing the Machine
Grease the machine more often in dirty or dusty
conditions.
Grease Type: No. 2 lithium or molybdenum grease
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
Note:
Scrape any paint off the front of the
fitting(s).
4. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins
to ooze out of the bearings.
5. Wipe up any excess grease.
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Figure 13
1. Pump-drive idler arm 2. Pump control arm
Engine Maintenance
Engine Safety
•
Do not change the governor speed or overspeed
the engine.
•
Run the engine dry or remove the fuel with a hand
pump; never siphon the fuel. If you must drain the
fuel tank, do it outdoors.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam
air-cleaner element.
Every 50 hours—Check the paper air-cleaner
element.
Every 200 hours—Replace the paper air-cleaner
element.
Note:
Service the air cleaner more frequently (every
few operating hours) if the operating conditions are
extremely dusty or sandy.
Important:
Do not apply oil to the foam or paper
element.
Removing the Foam and Paper
Elements
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Clean the area around the air cleaner to prevent
dirt from entering the engine and causing
damage (
Figure 14 ).
4. Unscrew the cover knobs and remove the
air-cleaner cover (
Figure 14 ).
5. Unscrew the hose clamp and remove the
air-cleaner assembly (
Figure 14 ).
6. Carefully pull the foam element off the paper
element (
Figure 14 ).
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