Replacement Part List

18 Section 6 — Maintenance & adjuStMentS

Lubrication

WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or

inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake,

stop engine and remove key (if equipped) to prevent

unintended starting.

Pivot Points & Linkage

Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system and lift linkage

at least once a season with light oil.

Rear Wheels

The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a

season. Lubricate the axles and rim hubs well with an all-purpose

grease before reinstalling them.

Front Wheels

Each of the front wheel axles and casters is equipped with

a grease fitting. See Figure 6-2. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-

purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of

mower operation.

Figure 6-2

Blade Timing Belt

The cutting deck spindles are driven by a blade timing (cogged)

belt, assuring that the deck blades are always perpendicular to

each other. At least once a season, or after striking any foreign

object, check the timing belt as follows:

1. Remove the belt cover by removing the three screws (a)

and washers (b) (if equipped) which secure it to the frame.

See Figure 6-3 for hardware location according to belt

cover shape.

(a)

(b)

(a)

Figure 6-3

WARNING! Do not operate mower without the

belt cover installed. Failure to follow this instruction

could result in personal injury or property damage.