Lubrication
Lubricating the Pivot Arms
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours
1. Move the rear wheel cutting height levers to the
center setting.
2. Wipe the grease fittings with a clean rag (Figure 24).
Figure 24
1.
Grease fitting
3. Install a grease gun onto the fitting and gently apply 2
or 3 pumps of #2 multi-purpose lithium-base grease.
Important:
Excessive grease pressure may
damage the seals.
Lubricating the Gear Case
Service Interval:
Every 100 hours
1. Remove the grass bag.
2. Install a grease gun onto the fitting through the belt
cover opening (Figure 25).
Figure 25
1.
Belt cover
2.
Grease fitting
3. Gently apply one to 2 pumps of #2 multi-purpose
lithium-base grease.
4. Install the grass bag.
Engine Maintenance
Servicing the Air Filter
Service Interval:
Every 25 hours—Clean the foam
pre-cleaner (more frequently in dusty
conditions).
Every 300 hours—Replace the paper
air filter (more frequently in dusty
conditions).
Every 100 hours
Important:
Do not operate the engine without the
air filter assembly; extreme engine damage will
occur.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 13).
3. Remove the cover and clean it thoroughly (Figure 26).
Figure 26
1.
Cover
3.
Air filter base
2.
Paper air filter
4. Remove and inspect the paper air filter (Figure 26),
and discard it if it is excessively dirty.
Important:
Do not try to clean a paper filter.
5. Remove the foam pre-cleaner and wash it with a mild
detergent and water, then blot it dry (Figure 26).
6. Install the foam pre-cleaner onto the paper air filter.
7. Install the air filter assembly.
Note:
Install a new paper air filter if you discarded
the old one.
8. Install the cover.
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