Lubrication
Greasing the Bearings and
Bushings
Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Lubricate all of the
bearings and bushings.
Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)
The machine has grease fittings that you must
lubricate regularly with No. 2 lithium grease. Also,
lubricate the machine immediately after every
washing.
The grease-fitting locations and quantities are:
Traction Unit
•
2 front and rear-axle-pivot bushings
•
2 steering-cylinder-ball joints
•
2 tie-rod-ball joints
•
2 king-pin bushings
The top fitting on the king pin should only be
lubricated annually (2 pumps).
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Front Mower Deck
•
2 caster-fork-shaft bushings
•
3 spindle-shaft bearings—located under the pulley
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44)
•
2 idler-arm-pivot bushings
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