CAUTION
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure
you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition before you do any maintenance.
Lubrication
Lubricating the Machine
Grease more frequently when operating conditions are
extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease Type:
No. 2 general-purpose lithium-based or
molybdenum-based grease
1.
Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move the
motion control levers to the neutral locked position
and set the parking brake.
2.
Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3.
Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape
any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
4.
Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease
into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the
bearings.
5.
Wipe up any excess grease.
Adding Light Oil or Spray Lubrication
Service Interval:
Every 100 hours
Lubricate the deck lift pivots.
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Figure 37
Greasing the Mower
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours—Grease the mower deck
spindles and idler arm.
Yearly—Grease the pump belt idler arm.
Yearly—Grease the front caster pivots (more often in
dirty or dusty conditions).
Yearly—Repack the front caster wheel bearings (more
often in dirty or dusty conditions).
Important:
Make sure that the cutting unit spindles are
full of grease weekly.
1.
Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move the
motion control levers to the neutral locked position,
and set the parking brake.
2.
Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3.
Grease the mower deck idler pulley pivot until grease
come out the bottom (Figure 38).
4.
Grease the 3 spindle bearings until grease comes out
the lower seals (Figure 38).
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Figure 38
5.
Grease the drive belt idler arm (Figure 38).
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