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Greasing and Lubrication
Service Interval/Specification
Grease the areas shown at the intervals given in the Where
to Add Grease section below. Grease more frequently when
operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease with No. 2 general-purpose lithium-base or
molybdenum-base grease.
Applying the Grease
1. Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition key to off, and
remove the key.
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position and then chock or block tires.
3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag and scrape any paint
from the front of the fittings.
4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting and pump grease
into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the
bearings.
5. Wipe up any excess grease.
Locating Where to Apply Grease
1. Lubricate the caster wheel bearings and front spindles
every 8 operating hours (Fig. 43).
Figure 43
2. Lubricate the mower deck idler pivot, pump drive idler
pivot and pump control every 40 operating hours
(Fig. 43).
Note: You’ll have to remove the carrier covers to access the
grease fitting for the deck.
3. Lubricate the PTO engagement bellcrank every 100
operating hours (Fig. 43).
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 ensure adequate cooling and correct engine
speed and reduce the possibility of overheating and
mechanical damage to the engine.
Draining the Fuel Tank
Danger
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and others
and can damage property.
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Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
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Never smoke when draining gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, to ensure that the
fuel tank drains completely.
2. Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition key to off, and
remove the key.
3. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position and then chock or block tires.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark
plug(s).
5. Close the fuel shut-off valve in fuel line (Fig. 44).
