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Lubrication
Use Figure 23 for locating the grease points on the
machine.
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to
scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease
into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of
the bearings.
5. Wipe up any excess grease.
Lubricating the Caster and
Wheel Bearings
Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front spindles
(Figure 23).
Greasing the Mower Belt Idler
Grease the fitting on the mower belt idler arm pivot
(Figure 23).
Note: Remove the mower deck cover to access the
grease fitting for the mower belt idler arm.
Greasing the Pump Control
and Bell Crank
Grease the fitting on the pump drive idler pivot and the
pump control every 50 hours.
Grease the blade engagement (PTO) bellcrank every
100 hours (Figure 23).
1. Pump drive idler arm
2. Pump control arm
3. Bellcrank
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Figure 23
4. Mower belt idler arm
5. Caster wheel bearing
6. Caster pivot
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