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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.3.2. MOWER COMPONENTS (Continued)
5. Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication
a. Lubricate spindle bearings with three shots of
general purpose grease from grease gun. See
Figure 3.4.
LUBRICATE
SPINDLE
ASSEMBLIES
FIGURE 3.4
IMPORTANT: 48" Decks Only
48" Deck spindle assemblies are equipped with a grease
vent located underneath the deck. To be properly
lubricated, spindles must be full of grease. Grease will
purge from vent when full.
6. Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication
Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a
light coat of motor oil.
3.3.3. YARD CRUISER - LUBRICATION
1. Front Wheel Bearings
Lubricate front wheel bearings with five shots of
general purpose grease from grease gun. See
Figure 3.5.
2. Front Caster Wheel Pivot Shaft
The front frame cover will not have to be removed to
lubricate the pivot shaft. The access hole is at the rear
of the front structure underneath frame cover.
a. The pivot shaft grease fitting can be accessed
through a hole at the rear of the front structure.
Lubricate pivot shaft with three shots of general
purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.6.
FRONT HOLE
SHAFTS
RONT Ii!]
FIGURE 3.6
3. Parking Brake Pivot Bushings
a. Make sure fuel cap is on tight. Turn fuel shut
off valve to the "CLOSED" position. Start engine
and allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel.
Close vent on fuel filler cap.
b. Remove key from ignition switch.
c. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away
from spark plug(s).
d. Carefully stand YARD CRUISER on rear
bumper.
e. Lubricate both pivot bushings with three shots
general purpose grease from grease gun. See
Figure 3.7
YARD CRUISER SHOWN WITH DECK
REM_
NECESSARY FOR LUBRICATION.
LU BRICATE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
FIGURE 3.5
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