Note, Lubrication, Steering gears – Bolens TMO-33920A User Manual

Page 18: Steering shaft, Transaxle, Front wheels, Pivot points, Warning, Trouble shooting, Crankcase oil

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WARNING

Do

not

have

the

engine

when you adjust the brake.

running

To adjust the brake, remove the cotter pin. Adjust the
castle nut so the brake starts to engage when the brake
lever is

’/4"

to 5/16" away from the axle housing.

NOTE

Figure 23 is shown with the unit

tipped up on rear wheels for clarity
only.

LUBRICATION

Ar

WARNING

Always stop engine ana disconnect
spark

plug

wire

before

cleaning,

lubricating

or

doing

any

kind

of

work on lawn tractor.

STEERING GEARS

Lubricate teeth of steering gears with automotive multi­
purpose grease after every 25 hours of operation or

once a season. See figure 24.

STEERING SHAFT

Lubricate steering shaft at least once a season with light

oil.

TRANSAXLE

The transaxle is lubricated and sealed at the factory
and does not require checking. If disassembled for any
reason, lubricate with 10 oz. of grease, part number
737-0148.

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.

MAINTENANCE

Ar

WARNING

Disconnect

the

spark

plug

wire

and ground against the enginv be­
fore performing any repairs or main­
tenance.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Refer to page 23 of this manual for trouble shooting
information.

CRANKCASE OIL

Check the oil level in the crankcase before each use
of the machine and after every five hours of operation.
Oil level should be maintained as instructed in the
separate engine manual.

After the first five hours of operating a new engine, drain
the oil from the crankcase while engine is still hot and

refill crankcase with new oil; thereafter change the oil

every 25 hours of operation. Refer to the engine
manual.

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