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Maintenance Instructions
LUBRICATION
8. Fill both reservoirs to 1/4-1/2 in. (6-13 mm) with
20W-50 (API Service Class SL or higher) oil.
9. Start and drive the unit for 1- 2 minutes.
10. If the transaxles sound noisy or have poor steer-
ing response, recheck oil level in both transaxles
by removing the elbows (check oil level at fill
opening).
11. If oil needs to be added refer back to steps 4-10.
Grease Fitting and Oil Point Lubrication
Lubricate the grease fittings and oil points after
every
25 hours
of operation. Lubricate
more often
when
operating in
dusty or dirty conditions.
Use SAE
general purpose lithium or molybdenum base grease
for grease fittings and light machine oil (SAE 10) to
lubricate oil points.
Lubricate the locations shown
in the Chassis and Deck Lubrication Points illus-
tration.
NOTE:
PTO universal joints (on the deck and trac tor)
require routine lubrication
after every 8 hours
of run-
ning time.
NOTE:
The best way to lubricate the PTO tube half
of the universal joint assembly is to remove it from the
tractor. See instructions for removing and install ing
PTO quick coupler, refer to
Deck Installation
in
Mow-
er Deck Installation on Tractor
in the
Assem bly In
structions.
