Lubrication
Greasing the Machine
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease the front
caster axles. (more often in dirty or
dusty conditions).
Every 50 hours—Grease the pump-idler pivot.
Grease the machine more often in dirty or dusty
conditions.
Grease Type: No. 2 lithium or molybdenum grease
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage the parking
brake; refer to
Operating the Parking Brake
(page
23).
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
Note:
Scrape any paint off the front of the
fitting(s).
4.
Grease the pump idler-pulley pivot with 1 or 2
pumps of grease
5.
Grease the front caster axles
Figure 39
1. Pump-idler pivot
6.
Wipe up any excess grease.
(Figure
39).
(Figure
39).
2. Caster axle
Engine Maintenance
Engine Safety
•
Keep your hands, feet, face, clothing, and other
body parts away from the muffler and other hot
surfaces. Allow engine components to cool before
performing maintenance.
•
Do not change the engine governor speed or
overspeed the engine.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 250 hours—Replace the
Every 250 hours—Check the safety air filter
(more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
Every 500 hours—Replace the safety air filter
(more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
Note:
Service the air cleaner more frequently if
operating conditions are extremely dirty or dusty.
Removing the Filters
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Release the latches on the air cleaner and pull
the air-cleaner cover off the air-cleaner body
(Figure
40).
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1. Air-cleaner body
2. Primary filter
3. Latch
35
primary air filter (more often in dirty
or dusty conditions).
Figure 40
4. Air-cleaner cover
5. Safety filter
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