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Unlatching the Seat
To access the hydraulic and other systems under the seat,
unlatch the seat and swing it forward.
1. Use the seat-position adjustment lever to slide the seat
all the way forward.
2. Pull the seat latch lever forward and lift up to unlatch
the seat
(Figure
32).
Figure 32
1. Seat latch
Lubrication
Greasing the Bearings and
Bushings
Service Interval: Every 50 hours (more often in dirty
The machine has grease fittings that you must lubricate
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regularly with No. 2 lithium grease. Lubricate more often
in dirty or dusty conditions because dirt can get into the
bearings and bushings and cause accelerated wear.
1. Wipe the grease fittings clean so that foreign matter
cannot be forced into the bearing or bushing.
2. Pump grease into the fittings.
3. Wipe off excess grease.
Note: Improper wash-down procedures can negatively affect
bearing life. Do not wash down the machine when it is still
hot and avoid directing high-pressure or high-volume spray
at the bearings or seals.
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Servicing the Mower-Deck
Gear Box Lubricant
The gear box is designed to operate with SAE EP90W gear
lube. Although the gear box comes from the factory with
lubricant, check the level of the lubricant in the cutting
unit before operating it and as recommended in the
Maintenance Checklist (page
Checking the Mower-Deck Gearbox
Lubricant
Service Interval: Every 150 hours
1. Position the machine and mower deck on a level
surface.
2. Lower the mower deck to the 2.5 cm (1 inch) height
of cut.
3. Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to
the N
4. Move the throttle lever to the S
the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
5. Lift the footrest, exposing the top of the mower deck.
6. Remove the dipstick/fill plug from the top of the
gearbox and make sure that the lubricant is between
the marks on the dipstick
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or dusty conditions and after every
washing).
32).
-
position, and set the parking brake.
EUTRAL
LOCK
(Figure
Daily
position, shut off
LOW
33).
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