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CAUTION
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure
you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition before you do any maintenance.
Service Interval Chart
Lubrication
Greasing the Bearings and
Bushings
The machine has grease fittings that must be lubricated
regularly with No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base Grease.
If the machine is operated under normal conditions, lubricate
all bearings and bushings after every 50 hours of operation or
immediately after every washing.
Bearings rarely fail from defects in materials or workmanship.
The most common reason for failure is moisture and
contamination working its way past the protective seals.
Bearings that are greased will rely upon regular maintenance
to purge harmful debris from the bearing area. Sealed
bearings, such as the castor wheel bearings, rely on an
initial fill of special grease and a robust integral seal to keep
contaminants and moisture out of the rolling elements.
The sealed bearings require no lubrication or short term
maintenance. This minimizes routine service required
and reduces the potential of turf damage due to grease
contamination. These sealed bearing packages will provide
good performance and life under normal use, but periodic
Figure 36
inspections of bearing condition and seal integrity should
be conducted to avoid downtime. These bearings should
be inspected seasonally and replaced if damaged or worn.
Bearings should operate smoothly with no detrimental
characteristics such as high heat, noise, looseness or
indications of corrosion (rust).
Due to the operating conditions these bearing/seal packages
are subject to (i.e. sand, turf chemicals, water, impacts, etc.)
they are considered normal wear items. Bearings that fail due
to causes other than defects in materials or workmanship are
typically not covered under warranty.
Note: Bearing life can be negatively affected by improper
wash down procedures. Do not wash down the unit when it
is still hot and avoid directing high-pressure or high volume
spray at the bearings.
The grease fitting locations and quantities are:
Traction Unit
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
•
Brake shaft pivot bearings (5) (Figure 37)
•
Traction pedal pivot bushing (1) (Figure 38)
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