Lawn Tractor Operating Manual

FIGURE 21.

Tighten the outside nut against the inside nut,

using two 1/2 II wrenches. See figure 22.

NOTE

Friction pads must be replaced when

the inside of cam lever touches the

housing.

FIGURE 23.

STEERING SHAFT

Lubricate steering shaft at least once a season

with light oil.

TRANSAXLE

The transaxle is lubricated and sealed at the fac-

tory and does not require checking. If disassem-

bled for any reason, lubricate with 24 oz. of E.P.

Lithium grease.

FRONT WHEELS

The front wheels are provided with grease fittings.

Lubricate at least once a season with automotive

multi-purpose grease.

PIVOT POINTS

Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least

once a season.

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~WARN~N_G- .

Disconnect the spark plug wire

and ground against the engine be-

fore performing any repairs or main-

tenance.

FIGURE 22.

CRANKCASE OIL

Check the oil level in the crankcase before each

use of the machine and after every five hours ofoperation.

Oil level should be maintained as in-

structed in the separate engine manual.

After the first five hours of operating a newengine,

drain the oil from the crankcase while

engine is still hot and refill crankcase with new

oil; thereafter change the oil every 25 hours ofoperation.

Refer to the engine manual.

STEERING GEARS

Lubricate teeth of steering gears with automotive

multi-purpose grease after every 25 hours of

operation or once a season. See figure 23.