Kenmore 5 User Manual

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DAILY INSPECTION 
 
To enable customers to implement service procedures,  
and design changes that are recommended to improve 
the operation and service life of the mower, Service 
Bulletins are issued by the factory. 
It is important that Service Bulletin instructions are 
implemented as soon as possible. 
 
                                 IMPORTANT 
At the end of the workday clean the mower thoroughly. 
 
If a pressure washer is used do not direct the high 
pressure water jet directly at the Bearing Seals, to do 
so will force water into the bearings and result in 
bearing failure. 
 
 
MAINWHEEL BEARINGS 
 
Mower Units up to Serial No. 356 have Sealed Bearings 
that do not require lubricating during service. 
 
Refer to pages 35 and 36 for service procedure on the 
revised axle designs, with Cup and Cone Bearings, that 
are fitted from Serial No. 357 onwards. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TIRES 
Main and Outrigger. 
 
All tires should be visually inspected each day for 
excessive wear, bulges or any other damage. 
•  Refer to the Tire Sidewall for the recommended 
operating pressure. 
•  Check the Wheel Lug Nuts for tightness. 
       The Wheel Nuts should be tightened to 90 ft.lb. 
       torque.  
 
Pay particular attention to the above if the machine is 
frequently transported on highways or on rough roads. 
 
                                 NOTE 
Turf tires are not designed for use on highways. 
 
 
OUTRIGGER WHEELS  
Mower Units Serial No. 1 to 73 (and also No.87) have 
Dual Outrigger Wheels.  
All machines after No.73 have Single Outrigger Wheels. 
Dual Outrigger Wheels have a single Roller Bearing 
pressed into the Wheel Hub, and retained by a Collar at 
each end of the axle.                               
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