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Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the CHECK
SERVICE REFERENCE AID decal (Fig. 26).
Figure 26
Lubricate the caster and wheel bearings
1. Lubricate the front and back wheel bearings and front
spindles until grease begins to ooze out of the bearings
(Fig. 27).
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Figure 27
Greasing the PTO Drive Belt Idler
1. Stop the engine, chock or block tires, remove the key
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark
plug(s).
2. Grease the idler pulley pivot for the deck (Fig. 28).
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Figure 28
Cleaning the Cooling System
Service Interval/Specification
Before each use, check and clean engine cooling system.
Remove any build–up of grass, dirt or other debris from
the cylinder and cylinder head cooling fins, air intake
screen on flywheel end, and carburetor–governor levers
and linkage. This will help insure adequate cooling and
correct engine speed and will reduce the possibility of
overheating and mechanical damage to the engine.
Checking Tire Pressure
Service Interval/Specification
Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as
specified. Check the pressure at the valve stem after every
40 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first
(Fig. 29). Check the tires when they are cold to get the
most accurate pressure reading.
Rear Tire Pressure: 12–14 psi (83–97 kPa)
Caster Tire Pressure: 20–24 psi (138–165 kPa)
