Lubrication
Use
Figure 6
for locating the grease points on the
machine.
Grease type: No. 2 lithium or molybdenum grease
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2.
Shut off 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. 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
Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front spindles
(Figure
6).
Greasing the Mower-Belt
Idler
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Grease the fitting on the mower-belt idler arm pivot
(Figure
6).
Note:
Remove the mower deck cover to access the
grease fitting for the mower-belt idler arm.
Greasing the Mower Deck
Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Grease the
blade-engagement bellcrank.
Grease the blade-engagement (PTO) bellcrank
(Figure
6).
1. Bellcrank
2. Mower belt idler arm
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Figure 6
3. Caster wheel bearing
4. Caster pivot
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