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EXCITER LUBRICATION
The exciter housing is pre-serviced using Automatic Transmission 
Fluid  Dextron  III,  Mercon,  EXXON  (ESSO)  NUTO  H-32  or  its 
equivalent. Change uid after 200 hours of operation.
1. Let exciter cool before changing exciter oil.
2. Remove the belt guard and V-belt(s).
3.     Remove the bolts that hold the deck to the housing. (See Figure 9a)
4. Lift entire deck with engine from housing.
5. Remove pipe plug from top of exciter housing.  Tilt housing 
upside down so oil drains from exciter. Examine oil for metal 
chips as a precaution to future problems. (See Figure 9b)
6. Return plate housing to the upright position.
7. Fill the exciter housing with exciter oil. (See Figure 9c)
8. Apply pipe sealant to pipe plug and reinstall into top of exciter 
housing.
9. Reinstall deck, V-belt(s) and belt guard.
When adjusting the belt(s), make sure that the clutch 
pulley is in alignment with exciter pulley.
Do not overfill - overfilling can result in excessive 
temperatures in the exciter.
When removing or installing the drive belt(s), be 
careful not to get your fingers caught between the 
belt and pulley.
Figure 9a
Figure 9c
Figure 9b
Exciter
Exciter Shaft
7.     Move the engine back by hand until reach the right belt tension, 
Refer to the Figure 7b to check the belt tension. Then lock the 
jam nut.
8. Fasten the four engine mount bolts.
9. Attach the belt guard.
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