Maintenance Instructions
LUBRICATION
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Mower Deck Spindle Lubrication
These spindles are permanently sealed and require
no lubrication.
DSD60 Mower Deck Lubrication
Lubricate the U-Joint in the drive shaft
every 8 hours
with SAE general purpose lithium or molybdenum
base grease.
Transaxle Lubrication
•
The transaxle oil lubrication is SAE 20W-50 (API
Service Class SL or higher) engine oil.
•
Inspect both transaxle cases and hoses
after
every 100 hours
of operation for visible leaks.
•
The fluid levels for each transaxle can be
checked visually by looking at the fluid levels in each
expansion reservoir. When the transaxles are cold,
the fluid level in the expansion reservoirs should be
between 1/4 and 1/2 in. (0.64 cm and 1.27 cm).
Expansion Reservoir Location
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 illustration.
NOTE:
PTO universal joints (on the deck and trac-
tor) require routine lubrication
after every 8 hours
of
running 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
Mower Deck Installation on Tractor
in the
Assem-
bly Instructions.
Reservoir Cap
Hot Level
Cold Level
Hose
