Lubrication
Lubricating the Pivot Arms
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours
After every 50 operating hours or when the season ends,
lubricate the pivot arms.
1. Move the rear wheel cutting height levers to the
center setting.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug (Figure 10).
3. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank; refer to
Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Fuel Filter.
4. Tip the machine onto its
right
side.
5. Wipe the grease fittings with a clean rag (Figure 19).
Note:
The grease fittings are located near the rear
wheels.
Figure 19
6. 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.
7. Return the machine to its operating position.
8. Close the fuel valve and fill the fuel tank with
gasoline.
9. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Lubricating the Gear Case
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours
After every 50 operating hours, grease the gear case.
1. Install a grease gun onto the fitting from under the
fuel tank (Figure 20).
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Figure 20
1.
Install grease gun here
2. Gently apply one to 2 pumps of #2 multi-purpose
lithium-base grease.
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