Maintenance
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Greasing and Lubrication
Service Interval/Specification
Grease the machine after every 25 operating hours or
once a year, whichever occurs first. Grease more
frequently when operating conditions are extremely
dusty or sandy.
Grease Type: General-purpose grease.
How to Grease
1.
Disengage the blade control (PTO), set the
parking brake, and turn the ignition key to
“OFF” to stop the engine.
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.
4.
Wipe up any excess grease.
Where to Add Grease
1.
Lubricate the front wheels until grease begins to
ooze out the bearings (Fig. 13).
Figure 13
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Tire Pressure
Service Interval/Specification
Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as
specified. Check the pressure at the valve stem after
every 25 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs
first (Fig. 14). Check the tires when they are cold to
get the most accurate pressure reading.
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Set pressure to 20 psi (138 kPa) front and
rear.
Figure 14
1.
Valve stem
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