7, Lubricate Steering And Front Wheels
There is a greasefitting on each front wheel. Use
a greasegun to give each grease fitting two shots
of extreme pressure lubricating grease Amdex
No, I or equivalent (available through your Sears
Service Center), Use 30 weight ott to lubricate
front si_indles(Fig, 23),
8_ Oil Pivot Points
Place several drops of SAE 30 oi/atpn/nts where
parts move against each other, especially."
an Front wheet sptndles,
b, Hood hlnges.
c. Foot pedal shaft (both ends).
do Lift shaft (both ends).
SEE L UBRICA TION CHAR 7",PA GE 20,
l DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE{S) TO I
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE-_
_k FORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, ADJUST-
MENT OR REPAIR {EXCEPT CARBURE-|
TOR). BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TouCHING J
HOT ENGINE CQMPONENTS_ j
9. Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling
fins to prevent engine damage from overheating.
Air guide cover; must be removed,(Fig 24)
Remove eight 7/I6" bolts and six 5/16" bolts to
remove side and top covers. See hood removal,
page 23,
Every 100 Hours
1. Replace Spark Plugs
Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing
season or avery 100 hours, whichever comes first. Gap
should be set at 0_030Inch (Fig,25LA deep well 13/I8
socket is required to remove the spark plug.
MAINTENANCE
2o Replace Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge
(Refer to Page 18).
3o Replace In-Line Fuel Filter
If fuel filter is clogged, obstructing fuel flow to
carburetor, replacement is required.
a, With engine cool, rereove filter and plug fuel
line sections as removed from both ends of
fuel filter (Fig. 26}
b° Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line,
I BE SURE THERE ARE NO FUEL LtNE I
I
LEAKS AND THAT FUEL LINE tS IN
J
PROPER POSITION IN HOSE CLAMPS. "
"" _ _ I"",,/"_ F,030'_FEELe"
FIGURE 25
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HOSE CL
FUI[t, F|LYER
HO_E
FIGURE 26
OP AIR
GUIDE
COVER
FIGURE 24
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