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Service Interval Chart
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.
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
inspections of bearing condition and seal integrity should
Caution
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.
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