Maintenance
Periodic Maintenance
Check Blower
Housing/Impeller
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Inspect for wear or damage daily. Replace or
repair worn parts as needed.
Note:
When mowing in areas with sandy soil,
use low lift blades on the cutting deck and higher
cutting heights to minimize wear on the blower
components.
Check Door Cloth Mesh
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Inspect the door cloth mesh for wear, tears, or
damage.
WARNING
Under normal use the cloth mesh will
deteriorate and wear. Objects could exit
through worn cloth mesh at high speeds.
Thrown objects can cause serious injury or
kill you or bystanders.
Check cloth mesh frequently for tears and
holes. Replace worn cloth mesh.
Check Exhaust Diverter
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
CAUTION
The exhaust diverter is hot. Touching a hot
exhaust diverter can cause severe burns.
Allow the exhaust diverter to cool completely
before performing maintenance.
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Inspect and remove debris from the exhaust
diverter daily.
Lubricate Grease Fittings
Note:
See chart for service intervals.
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Lubricate fittings with NLGI grade #2
multi-purpose gun grease.
Refer to the following chart for fitting locations
and lubrication schedule.
Lubrication Chart
Fitting
Locations
Initial
Pumps
Number
of Places
Service
Interval
1. Idler
Bushings
1–2
1
25 Hours
2. Door
Handle
1–2
1
25 Hours
3.
Lift
Handle Pivot
(11-Bushel
Unit Only)
1–2
1
Yearly
20
