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CAUTION
If you leave the key in the ignition switch,
someone could accidentally start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and
disconnect the wire from the spark plug before
you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so
that it does not accidentally contact the spark
plug.
Daily Maintenance Checklist
✓
Check safety interlock operation.
✓
Check that the grass deflector is in the down
position.
✓
Check brake operation.
✓
Check fuel level
✓
Check the engine oil level.
✓
Check the cooling system fluid level.
✓
Drain and drain the water/fuel separator.
✓
Check the air cleaner restriction indicator
✓
Check the radiator and screen for debris.
✓
Check unusual engine noises.
✓
Check unusual operating noises
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Check the transmission oil level.
✓
Check the hydraulic hoses for damage.
✓
Check for fluid leaks.
✓
Check the tire pressure.
✓
Check instrument operation.
✓
Check blade condition.
✓
Lubricate all grease fittings.
✓
Touch up damaged paint.
1
Check the glow plug and injector nozzles if hard starting,
excess smoke, or rough running is noted.
2
Immediately after every washing, regardless of the interval
listed.
3
If indicator shows red
3
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Lubrication
Greasing Bearings And Bushings
The traction unit 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. Bearings and
bushings must be lubricated daily when operating
conditions are extremely dusty and dirty. Dusty and
dirty operating conditions could cause dirt to get into
the bearings and bushings, resulting in accelerated
wear. Lubricate grease fitting immediately after every
washing, regardless of interval specified.
Apply a liberal coating of grease to the check valve
pins once each year (Fig. 14). Also grease the bearings
in the rear axle every 500 hours, or yearly, whichever
comes first (not shown). The traction unit has bearings
and bushings that must be lubricated, and these
lubrication points are: power take-off universal shaft
(Fig. 15); lift arm pivot bushings (Fig. 16), brake
pivot bushings (Fig. 17); drive shaft (3) (Fig. 18); tie
rod ends (2), cylinder rod ends (2), steering pivots (2)
and axle pivot pin (Fig 19); power take-off tension
pivot (Fig. 20) and rear power take-off bearing (Fig.
20). Also apply grease to both brake cables at the
drive wheel and brake pedal ends (Fig. 17).
1.
Wipe grease fitting clean so foreign matter
cannot be forced into the bearing or bushing.
2.
Pump grease into the bearing or bushing.
3.
Wipe up excess grease.
Figure 15
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