Maintenance Instructions
T27i
Lubrication
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DS52 Mower Deck Lubrication
There are several special lubrication requirements
for the DS52 mower deck in addition to the require-
ments detailed in the
Chassis and Deck Lubrica-
tion Points
illustration. Lubricate the locations
shown in the
Gearbox, Dolly Wheel, and U-Joint
Lubrication
photo and check and maintain oil in
the belt drive gearbox.
1. Check the oil level in the belt drive gearbox
ev ery 100 hours
(or sooner if a visible oil leak
has developed). With the deck in the normal
oper ating position, remove the level plug in the
side of the gearcase. Add SAE E.P. (Extreme
Pres sure) 80W-90 (API GL-5) gear lube to
maintain the oil level to the plug. If the oil level
is low, check the gear box for any indication of
an oil leak. If an oil leak is noted, the gearbox
will need to be removed and rebuilt.
2. Lubricate the dolly wheel pivot
every 25 hours
with general purpose grease.
3.
Lubricate both drive shaft u-joints
every 25
hours
with SAE general purpose lithium or
molybdenum base grease.
Belt Drive
Gearbox
Dolly Wheel
Pivot
U-Joints
Gearbox, Dolly Wheel, and U-Joint Lubrication
Mower Deck Spindle Lubrication
For mower decks with belt-driven blades, lubricate
each deck spindle grease fitting
every 25 hours.
Use SAE general purpose lithium or molybdenum
base grease for grease fittings.
Tractor PTO Gearbox Lubrication
Checking Gearbox Oil Level
Check the gearbox oil level
every 25 hours,
and if
necessary, add oil [SAE E.P. (Extreme Pressure)
80W-90 (API GL-5) gear lube] to maintain oil level
to the
FULL
mark on the dipstick.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
overfill the PTO gearbox to
avoid oil leakage out of the dipstick standpipe.
If the oil level is low, check the gearbox for any
indi cation of an oil leak. If an oil leak is noted, the
gear box will need to be removed and rebuilt.
Vent Plug
Jackshaft
Dipstick
PTO
Gearbox
Dipstick Location, Tractor PTO Gearbox
