Not for
Reproduction
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 & linkages
Parking brake shaft pivots
Seat plate pivots
Deck lift pivot points
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 fittings and surfaces clean both
before and after lubrication.
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Lubricate the Front Casters
Interval: Annually
1.
Remove the 1/4-28 bolt (A, Figure 26) screwed into the
caster and install a 1/4-28 grease fitting.
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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.
Servicing the Mower Blades
Removing the Mower Blades
CAUTION
Laceration hazard
Mower blades are sharp.
Always wear gloves when handling, or working near, mower
blades.
1.
Use a block of wood to prevent the mower blade from
turning as shown in Figure 27.
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