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Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles
MX15287
• Lubricate three mower deck spindle grease fittings (A).
Lubricating Mower Deck Idler Pivot
MX20106
• Lubricate one deck idler pivot grease fitting (A).
Lubricating Mower Deck Push Arms
MX20107
• Lubricate two push arm grease fittings (A), one located on
each side of the machine.
SERVICE ENGINE
Avoid Fumes
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Engine Oil
Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range
during the period between oil changes.
Use oil that meets the following specification:
• See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided with
your machine for the correct specifications.
Checking Engine Oil Level
NOTE: Check oil twice a day if you run engine over 4 hours in a
day.
IMPORTANT: Make sure engine is cool when checking engine oil
level.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY
section.)
2. Allow engine to cool.
3. Clean area around dipstick to prevent debris from falling into
crankcase.
MX20155
4. Remove dipstick (A). Wipe with a clean cloth.
NOTE: Allow dipstick cap to rest on threads of filler tube when
checking oil level. Do not tighten dipstick cap when checking oil
level.
5. Install dipstick and allow the cap to rest on the threads of the
tube. Do not tighten the cap.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.
Move the machine to an outside area before running the
engine.
Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without
adequate ventilation.
• Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust pipe
to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area.
• Allow fresh outside air into the work area to clear the
exhaust fumes out.
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Failure to check the oil level
regularly could lead to serious engine problems if oil level is
low:
• Check oil level before operating.
• Keep oil level between the FULL and the ADD marks.
• Check oil level when engine is stopped, level, and is
cooled so oil has had time to drain into the sump.
