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MEASURE FROM CUT-
TING EDGE TO A LEV-
EL SURFACE
m–2550
Figure 22
4. To change the side-to-side leveling, move the thrust
washers on one castor wheel fork only. Move the thrust
washers from the top of the carrier frame mounting
tube to the bottom to raise the corresponding side of
the mower. Move the thrust washers from the bottom
of the mounting tube to the top to lower the
corresponding side of the mower. (Fig. 20).
5. Recheck the front-to-rear pitch of the cutting unit.
Greasing the Bearings and
Bushings
The cutting unit must be lubricated regularly. Refer to the
Recommended Maintenance Schedule on page 12. Grease
with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum
base grease.
1. Grease the fittings on the three spindle pulley bearings
(Fig. 23).
Note: You can access the spindle grease fittings through
the holes in the deck covers.
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1
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1
Figure 23
Top View
1.
Spindle Pulley
2. Grease the fittings on the carrier frame mounting tubes
and castor wheels (Fig. 24).
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1
2
Figure 24
1.
Carrier Frame Mounting
Tube Grease Fitting
2.
Castor Wheel Grease
Fitting
Servicing the Gearbox
The gearbox fluid must be checked after every 50
operating hours.
Oil Type: SAE E.P. 90 wt. gear oil
1. Warm the fluid in the gearbox. Run the mower for a
few minutes.
2. Loosen the fasteners holding the left and right center
deck covers and remove both center deck covers
(Fig. 25).
