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ection
6 — M
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djuStMentS
Cleaning the Tractor
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off
promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling
fins of the engine, the transmission’s cooling fan or on any other
part of the machine.
Cleaning the Engine Intake Screen
The engine intake screen area is located on the lower half of the
dash. It is important to keep this area free of debris. Clean this
area prior to each use. See Figure 6-4.
Engine Intake Screen
Figure 6-4
Lubrication
WARNING!
Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake,
stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
Steering Housing & Steering Shaft
The steering housing and steering shaft should be lubricated
after every 25 hour of operation. To access the lube fittings,
proceed as follows:
1.
Raise the tractor’s hood.
2.
Locate the grease fitting for the steering housing and
steering shaft under the battery. See Figure 6-5.
Grease Fittings
Figure 6-5
3.
Using a pressure lubricating gun, apply 251H EP grease, or
an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium grease, through
the grease fittings.
4.
Close the tractor hood
Deck Wheels
Each of the tractor deck’s gauge wheels is equipped with a grease
fitting. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a
grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
Deck Spindles
Grease fittings can be found on each deck spindle. Lubricate
with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes (minimum) or
sufficient grease to the spindle shaft after every 25 hours of
tractor operation
NOTE :
On some deck models it is necessary to remove
the belt covers in order to access the deck spindle grease
fittings.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake
and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.
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