Operator's Manual

Assembly
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Greasing the Bearings
Greasing the Bearings
Make sure cutting unit spindles are full of grease
before engine is first started.
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
1. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings.
Grease until it comes out lower seals (Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1. Spindles
Check Side Discharge Chute
Remove plastic tie holding side discharge chute up
and lower into place.
Check the Leveling of Mower
Deck
Check the level of the deck before the machine is first
put in use.
Refer to Mower Leveling and Compression Spring
Adjustment in the Maintenance section on page 55.
Check Engine Oil Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to
Checking Oil Level, page 41.