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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
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Every 400 hours
1. Lubricate the front caster wheel bearings and front
pivots (Figure 24).
2. Raise the rear of the machine and use jack stands
to support the machine.
3. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies.
4. Remove the rear wheel grease cap. Lubricate the rear
wheel bearing (Figure 24).
5. Install the grease cap.
6. Install the rear wheel and tire assembly.
Note: Make sure the rear wheel grease caps are
removed before lubricating rear wheels.
Figure 24
Greasing the Transmission
Couplers
Service Interval: Every 250 hours
Lubricate the transmission couplers located in the back
of the machine (Figure 25).
Greasing the PTO Drive Belt
Idler and Mower Deck Belt
Idler
Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Grease the PTO
belt idler.
Every 50 hours—Grease the mower
deck belt idler.
Grease the idler pulley pivots (Figure 26 or Figure 27).
Note: You will have to remove the carrier covers to
access the grease fitting for the mower deck.
40 inch, 48 inch, and 52 inch Mower Deck shown
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Figure 25
Figure 26
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