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Adjustments and Maintenance
ATTENTION
Before doing any service work, observe the following safety rules:
1.
Allow all movements to stop before leaving the operator
’
s position to lubricate or clean
the machine.
2.
Before working on or underneath the mower, place blocks on both sides of the rear
tractor tires and under each end of the mower to prevent accidental lowering of the ma-
chine.
3.
Remove the ignition key from the tractor and allow all movements to stop before begin-
ning work.
Lubrication
1.
Grease Daily: Five bearings, three universal joints and drive shaft slide tube.
CAUTION
Over
-
greasing seals and bearings can cause damage. If an excessive amount of
grease comes out, too much grease has been applied.
2.
Check gearbox oil level periodically and refill as required with quality 90 wt. gear oil. Be
sure gearbox is in level position and remove side plug to fill.
CAUTION
Do not overfill gearbox. Seal ruptures can occur.
Lube Points:
(may vary)
U
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Joint Bearings
1 Top Shaft Bearing
(Behind Pulley)
2 Main Cutter Drum Bearings
(One on each side behind
pulley)
2 Back Gauge Roll Bearings
(One on each side under-
neath plate)
500 Series
