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GENERAL LUBRICATION
Apply a small amount of oil to the pivot points as required for
smooth operation (Figure 8).
Apply high quality lithium based grease to all lube fittings
every 50 hours of operation.
NOTE: The mower spindle assembly is maintenance free.
ADJUSTING THE UNIT TO TRACK STRAIGHT
Check Forward Tracking
1. Start engine and run unit at full throttle.
2. Shift into a forward gear and slowly release both
steering levers to the full outward position (988100,
102, 103, 110, 112).
Shift into a forward gear and slowly push both control
levers against the pivot bar (988114, 115, 118, 119,
313).
3. Note which direction, if any, the unit pulls.
4. Stop unit and engine.
5. Adjust tracking if needed.
Try each of the following steps until the unit tracks straight. It
may not be necessary to perform all the steps.
If unit turns to the right
:
1. Reduce the air pressure in the left tire.
2. Increase the air pressure in the right tire.
3. Check for brake binding on right wheel and adjust as
needed.
If unit turns to the left
:
1. Reduce the air pressure in the right tire.
2. Increase the air pressure in the left tire.
3. Check for brake binding on left wheel and adjust as
needed.
Check Reverse Tracking
1. Adjust forward tracking (See Check Forward Tracking
on page 17).
2. Move shift lever into Reverse and slowly pull up on the
lower control levers.
3. Note which direction, if any, the unit pulls.
4. Stop unit and engine.
5. Adjust tracking if needed.
If unit turns to the right:
1. Reduce the air pressure in the left tire.
2. Increase the air pressure in the right tire.
3. Check reverse tracking and adjust as needed.
If unit turns to the left:
1. Reduce the air pressure in the right tire.
2. Increase the air pressure in the left tire.
3. Check reverse tracking and adjust as needed.
ADJUST STEERING LEVERS
For each lever:
1. Turn off the engine, remove the key and allow unit to
cool.
2. Release steering or control levers (Figure 9).
3. Shift transmission into neutral. Operate steering or
control lever several times. Do not move unit.
4. Remove hair pin and clevis pin from the clevis on the
steering control rod.
5. 988100, 102, 103, 110, 112: Adjust the clevis on the
steering control rod until the gap between the ends of
the steering lever and handlebar grip is 2-1/2 to 3 in.
(6.35-7.6 cm).
988114, 115, 118, 119, 313: Set pivot bar all the way
forward, and then adjust the clevis on the steering
control rod until the gap between the ends of the
control lever and pivot bar is 2-1/2 to 3 in. (6.35 -
7.6 cm).
6. Reinstall the clevis pin and hair pin.
7. Repeat for other steering lever.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
Figure 8
1. Half Shafts
2. Wheel Bearings
2
1
2
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WARNING: Uncontrolled reverse travel can
result in serious injury.
Do not put shift lever into the reverse position
unless you are prepared to operate in reverse.
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