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LAWNAIRE ZTS
LUBRICATION
PIVOTS
Every 500 hours or yearly (whichever comes first):
Caster pivots (2 per)
Transaxle idler pivots (1 per)
Hydraulic cylinder pivots (1 per)
CHAINS-LUBRICATION AND
TENSION
Check chain tension after the first
4 hours of operation as detailed
below. See adjustment section for
any adjustments that are needed.Lu-
bricate chains weekly or every 50 hours
whichever comes first. A dry type chain lube such as
DuPont Chain Saver is recommended. The advan-
tage of a dry lube is that it won't pick up dirt thus
prolonging chain life. A spray can with a straw makes
application easier.
Tine Chains
Tines can be sharp. Wear gloves when working
around tines.
1. Start the engine and raise the machine onto the
jack stands. See jackstands section pg. 19
2. Remove the rear cover.
3. Flip up the chain cover door
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on one of the tine
chains.
4. Slowly run the corresponding drive and apply
lubricant to each side of the chain until the entire
chain is lubricated. Take care not to get caught
in tines.
5. Repeat for the other tine chain.
6. Check tension for adjustment. Some slack is
normal. See adjustment section if adjustment is
needed.
7. Flip the chain cover doors down. Reinstall the
rear cover.
9. Lower the machine. Stop the engine and pin the
jack stands in the operating position.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Main and Wheel Chains
1. Start the engine and raise the machine onto the
jack stands. See jackstands section pg. 19.
2. Remove the side chain covers. (2 pieces each
side).
3. Slowly run the drive for one side. Apply lubricant
to each side of both chains until both are com-
pletely lubricated.
4. Reinstall the side chain covers.
5. Check tension for adjustment. Some slack is
normal in wheel chain. The main chain only
requires adjustment if the automatic tensioner is
out of movement to the rear. See adjustment
section if adjustment is needed.
6. Lower the machine. Stop the engine and pin the
jack stands in the operating position.
