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Lubricating the Self–propel
Drive
1. Wipe the grease fittings on the rear height-of-cut
adjustors (Fig. 31) with a clean rag.
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Figure 31
1.
Grease fitting
2. Install a grease gun onto each fitting in turn and gently
apply one or two pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium
grease to each.
IMPORTANT: Excess grease may damage seals and
prevent proper wheel clutch operation.
Lubricating the Gear Case
(self-propelled model only)
After every 100 operating hours, grease the gear case with
#2 Multi-Purpose Lithium Base Grease.
1. Install grease gun onto fitting through belt cover
opening (Fig. 32). Gently apply 1-2 pumps of grease.
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Figure 32
1.
Grease fitting
Cleaning the Underside of the
Mower Housing
To ensure best performance, keep the underside of the
mower housing clean. Be especially careful to keep the
kickers free of debris (Fig. 33).
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Figure 33
1.
Kickers
Washing Method
1. Position the mower on a flat, concrete or asphalt
surface near a garden hose.
2. Start the engine.
3. Hold the running garden hose at handle level and
direct the water to flow on the ground just in front of
the right rear tire (Fig. 34).
The blade will draw in water and wash out clippings.
Let the water run until you no longer see clippings
being washed out from under housing.
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Figure 34
1.
Rear right wheel
4. Stop the engine.
5. Turn off the garden hose.
6. Start the mower and let it run for a few minutes to dry
out the moisture on the mower and its components.
7. While the engine is running, engage and disengage the
traction drive several times to dry it out.
