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2. Check the gap between the center and side electrodes

(Fig. 24). Bend the side electrode (Fig. 24) if the gap is

not correct.

0.040 in.

(1.02 mm)

m–1870

Figure 24

1. Center electrode insulator

2. Side electrode

3. Air gap (not to scale)

Installing the Spark Plug(s)

1. Install the spark plug(s) and metal washer. Make sure

the air gap is set correctly.

2. Tighten the spark plug(s) to 20 ft-lb (27 N.m).

3. Push the wire(s) onto the spark plug(s) (Fig. 23).

Greasing the Bearings and

Bushings

The cutting unit must be lubricated regularly. Refer to the

Recommended Maintenance Schedule on page 24. Grease

with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum

base grease.

1. Stop the engine, remove the key and disconnect the

spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s).

2. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings and the

idler arm (Fig. 47).

Note: You’ll have to remove the deck cover to access the

grease fitting on the idler arm.

3. Grease the fittings on the carrier frame mounting tubes

and castor wheels (Fig. 25).

Figure 25

1. Carrier Frame Mounting

Tube Grease Fitting

2. Castor Wheel Grease

Fitting

Cleaning the Cooling Systems

Before each use, check and clean hydraulic and engine

cooling systems. Remove any build–up of grass, dirt or

other debris from the oil cooler screen and engine air

intake. Every 100 hours clean oil cooler, engine cylinder

and cylinder head cooling fins. Also clean around

carburetor, governor levers and linkage. This will help

insure adequate cooling to hydraulic pumps, motors and

engine and will reduce the possibility of overheating and

mechanical damage.

1. Remove oil cooler from the engine (Fig. 26). Save all

mounting hardware.

2. Blow out fins of oil cooler and area between fins and

screen with compressed air. If area between screen and

fins is tightly packed, remove oil cooler from screen.

Removing two retaining screws (Fig. 26). Save all

mounting hardware.

3. Clean off engine air intake (Fig. 26).

4. Install oil cooler onto engine with previously removed

hardware (Fig. 26).