Figure 5
edges, which impairs growth and increases susceptibility to
diseases.
CAUTION: This product may exceed noise levels of 85 dB(A)
at the operator position. Ear protectors are recommended for
prolonged exposure to reduce the potential of permanent hear-
ing damage.
6.
STOPPING—If you stop while cutting, a clump of grass clip-
pings may be deposited on lawn. Follow this procedure for
stopping while cutting:
A.
With the deck engaged, move onto a previously cut area.
B.
Shift to neutral, move the throttle control lever to SLOW
and rotate ignition key to OFF.
7.
AFTER OPERATING —For optimum performance, clean the
underside of the mower housing. If you let residue build up in
the mower housing, cutting performance will decrease.
LUBRICATION
GREASE BEARINGS, BUSHINGS AND GEAR BOX
(Fig. 5–8)
Lubricate the cutting unit regularly. If you operate the machine
under normal conditions, lubricate the castor bearings and bushings
with No. 2 general purpose lithium base grease or molybdenum
base grease, after every 8 hours of operation or daily, whichever
comes first.
1.
The cutting unit has bearings and bushings that must be lubri-
cated, and these lubrication points are: front castor spindle
bushings (Fig. 5); castor wheel bearings (Fig. 5 & 6); blade
spindle bearings (Fig. 7); idler arm pivot (Fig. 7) and right and
left push-arm ball joints (Fig. 7).
Also, remove the rear castor spindle shaft from the castor arm
and coat the shaft with No. 2 general purpose lithium base
grease or molybdenum base grease every 50 hours (Fig. 6).
2.
Position the machine and cutting unit on a level surface and
lower the cutting unit. Remove the check plug from the side of
gear box (Fig. 8) and make sure the lubricant level is up to the
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