MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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TEXTRON TURF CARE AND SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
4.2 LUBRICATION ______________________________________________________________
LEGEND:
Grease - NLGI #2 Lithium Base E.P. Grease, Engine OIL - Consult the Engine Manual, Hydraulic Oil -
Mineral base oil - SAE 15W40 or 20W50; or Synthetic base oil - 15W50; Hydraulic Filter - Spin On
Automotive Type, Part No. PL8260.
IMPORTANT:
The lubrication chart indicates recommended
lubrication levels. Under severe or unusual
mowing conditions, time intervals between
lubrication may be more frequent.
IMPORTANT:
Environmental laws require used oil to be
disposed of in a specific manner. It is the
responsibility of the owner/operator/service
technician to dispose of used oil in accordance
with all applicable local, state, and federal laws.
Location
Description
Lube
Fittings
Lubrication Frequency
Engine
Engine Crankcase
Oil
1
See Engine Manual
Cutting Deck
Belt Tension Idler Pivot Arm
Grease
1
25 Hours
Cutting Deck
Lift Mechanism
Chain Lift Sprockets
Chain Lub
—
25 Hours
Deck Drive
Belt Tension Idler Pivot
Oil
Two
Bearings
25 Hours
Pump Drive
Belt Tension Idler Pivot
Grease
1
25 Hours
Hydraulic Reservoir
(Under Seat)
Hydraulic Reservoir Tank
8 Quart Capacity
25 Micron Oil Filter
Hydraulic
Oil
—
Check for leaks daily. Change
oil and filter after first 5 hours
of break-in and every 500
hours thereafter.
Front Casters
Caster Pivot Tube
Grease
2
25 Hours
Caster Wheel Bearings
Grease
2
25 Hours
Engine Crankcase
Belt Tension
Idler Pivot Arm
Chain Lift
Sprockets
Belt Tension
Idler Pivot
Hydraulic
Reservoir Tank
Caster
Pivot Tube
Caster
Wheel Bearings
(Under Seat)
(Under Floor Pan)