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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance,
service or repairs with the engine running. Stop
engine. Stop blade. Engage parking brake. Remove
key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and
secure away from plug. Engine and components are
HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool
before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent
must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.
7, 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 3,7,
I
I
f
LUBRICATE
FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS
FIGURE 3.7
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 3.8.
FRONTSTRUCTURE
ACCESS
HOLE
FRONT COVER
REMOVED
PIVOT
SHAFTS
FIGURE 3.8
3.
Parking Brake Pivot Bushings
a. Make sure fuel cap is on tight. Turn fuel shut
off valve (If equipped) 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 3.9
YARD CRUISER SHOWN
WITHDECKREMOVED.
DECK REMOVAL NOT
NECESSARY FOR
BUSHINGS
FIGURE 3.9
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