Assembly 35
MAN0224 (Rev. 9/30/2005)
9. Repeat step 8 for other half of drive.
10. File and clean cut ends of the both drive halves.
Fill Gearbox Oil
NOTICE
■ Gearbox is not filled at the factory. Prior to
delivery to customer, make sure gearbox is filled
only half-full with 80W or 90W API GL-4 or GL-5
gear lube. Use side plug to remove any excess oil.
1. Remove solid plug and discard.
2. Make sure vent plug hole is clear.
3. Fill gearbox until oil runs out the side plug on
gearbox. Use a high quality gear oil with a viscosity
index of 80W or 90W and an API service rating of
GL-4 or GL-5.
4. Install vent plug supplied in manual tube during
assembly.
Install Chain Shielding (Optional)
Full chain, rubber, or steel band shielding must
be installed when operating in populated areas or
other areas where thrown objects could injure peo-
ple or damage property.
• If this machine is not equipped with full chain,
rubber, or steel band shielding, operation must
be stopped when anyone comes within 300 feet
(92 m).
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk
of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec-
tive devices cannot prevent all objects from
escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing
condition.
It is possible for objects to ricochet
and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m).
The optional chain shielding assemblies are ready for
installation when you receive them.
1. Refer to Front & Rear Chain Shielding, page 47
and attach as shown by inserting the bolts from
outside the cutter frame in through the shielding.
2. Use and install hardware as shown in the parts
drawing.
