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Regular Maintenance
Lubrication
Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 18
through 21 as well as the following lubrication points.
Grease:
• front caster wheel axles & yokes
• deck lift pivot blocks
• mower deck spindles
• mower deck idler arm
Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts
to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings
are not installed.
Not all greases are compatible. Red grease (p/n
5022285) is recommended, automotive-type, high-
temperature, lithium grease may be used when this is
not available.
Oil:
• control handle pivots
• seat plate pivots
• deck lift pivots
• discharge chute hinge
Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled
where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and
grease off belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe fitting
and surfaces clean both before and after lubrication.
Lubricating the Casters:
NOTE: Casters should be lubricated annually.
1. Remove the 1/4-28 bolt (A, Figure 21) screwed
into the caster and install a 1/4-28 grease fitting.
2. Grease the front caster.
3. Remove the 1/4-28 grease fitting and reinstall the
1/4-28 bolt.
4. Repeat the process for the other side of the
machine.
Figure 18. Deck Lubrication
Figure 19. Control Handle Pivots & Seat Plate Pivots
Figure 20. Deck Lift Linkage Pivots
Figure 21. Front Caster & Wheel
A. 1/4-28 Bolt
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