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Maintenance Instructions
LUBRICATION
Mower Deck Spindle Lubrication
Lubricate each deck spindle grease fitting
every 25
hours.
Use SAE general purpose lithium or molyb
denum base grease for grease fittings.
DR52, DS60 or DR64 Mower Deck Lubrication
Lubricate the UJoint in the PTO drive shaft
every 25
hours
with SAE general purpose lithium or molyb
denum base grease.
Check Transaxle Fluid Level
● The transaxle oil lubrication is SAE 20W50 (API
Service Class SL or higher) engine oil.
● Inspect both transaxle cases
after every 25
hours
of operation for visible leaks.
● The fluid level of the transaxles can be checked
visually by looking at the fluid level in the expan
sion reservoir. When the transaxles are cold, the
fluid level in the expansion reservoir should be
between 1/4 and 1/2 in. (0.64 cm and 1.27 cm).
Hot Level
Cold Level
Hose to
Transaxles
Reservoir Cap
Expansion Reservoir Location
Grease Fitting and Oil Point Lubrication
Lubricate the grease fittings and oil points
after ev-
ery 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 25
hours
of running time. Remove tractor PTO quick
disconnect tube assembly for easy access to
grease fittings.
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.
NOTE:
The ball bearings on the PTO drive shaft are
sealed and do not require periodic maintenance.
