Maintenance
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the first 8 hours
• Inspect the blower belt.
• Inspect the bagger.
Before each use or daily
• Clean the hood screen.
• Clean the bagger.
Every 25 hours
• Inspect the blower belt.
Every 50 hours
• Grease the idler arm.
Every 100 hours
• Inspect the bagger.
Preparing for Maintenance
Do the following steps before preforming maintenance on
the machine:
1.
Park the machine on a level surface.
2.
Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers
to the N
EUTRAL
locked position, and set the parking
brake.
3.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
4.
Clean the mower of any debris on the deck or rear part
of the mower to ease maintenance.
Cleaning the Hood Screen
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
1.
Disengage the power take off (PTO) and set 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.
Open the bagger hood.
4.
Clean the debris from the screen.
5.
Close the bagger hood.
Cleaning the Bagger and Bags
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
1.
Wash the inside and outside of the bagger hood, bags,
tube, and the underside of the mower.
Note:
Use a mild automotive detergent to remove dirt.
2.
Ensure that you remove matted grass from all parts.
3.
After washing all parts, let them dry thoroughly.
Note:
With all parts installed, start and run the machine for
a minute to assist in drying.
Inspecting the Blower Belt
Service Interval:
After the first 8 hours
Every 25 hours
Check belts for cracks, frayed edges, burn marks or any other
damage. Replace damaged belts.
Replacing the Blower Belt
1.
Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers
to the N
EUTRAL
locked position, and set 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.
Pull back on the spring-loaded idler pulley to relieve
the belt tension (
).
Figure 39
1.
Idler pulley
4.
Spring peg
2.
Mower-deck pulley
5.
Belt
3.
Spring
6.
Blower pulley
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