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Grease Type: General-purpose lithium base grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the
key.
2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to
scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
3. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into
the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the
bearings.
4. Wipe up any excess grease.
Where to Add Grease
1. Lubricate the wheel bearings (Fig. 22).
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Figure 22
2. Lubricate spindles, steering shaft and pivot (Fig. 23).
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Figure 23
3. Lubricate the axle bearings (Fig. 24).
Once a year, grease front wheel hub to prevent the
formation of rust and to simplify future wheel removal.
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Figure 24
4. Lubricate the traction pedal bushings with a few drops
of SAE 10W–30 oil or dry spray lube and the steering
shaft (Fig. 25).
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Figure 25
Servicing the Brake
Always set the parking brake when you stop the machine
or leave it unattended. If the parking brake does not hold
securely, an adjustment is required.
Checking the Brake
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the
power take off (PTO), set the parking brake, and turn
the ignition key to off. Remove the key.
2. Drive wheels must lock when the brake is applied.
Adjustment is required if the wheels turn and do not
lock; refer to Adjusting the Brake, page 26.
3. Release the brake, wheels should rotate freely.
4. If both conditions are met no adjustment is required.
