MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
DRIVELINE LUBRICATION
Grease fittings are located on the cross bearing kit assemblies of both U-joints.
U-joints should be grease after every 8 hours of operation. See figure below for the location of the grease fittings.
Do not force grease through the needle bearing cup assemblies.
The metal telescoping drive tubes inside the plastic shield tubes must be lubricated before each use.
(See figure below).
Disconnect the driveline from the tractor and pull halves apart (do not disconnect the driveline that is attached
to the mower gearbox). Insert grease into drive tube and spread it evenly.
Reconnect the two driveline halves together. Reconnect the driveline to the tractor PTO, raise and lower
the mower several times so that the grease just applied spreads over the entire working area of the drive tubes.
Fig: Grease fitting locations (U-Joints).
Fig: Metal telescoping drive tube.
WARNING!
When attaching the driveline yoke to the tractor PTO shaft, it is important that the spring activated locking
pin is seated on the PTO shaft groove. A loose yoke could slip off and result in personal injury or damage
to the mower.
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