Lubrication, general information
• Remove the power key to prevent accidental
movements during lubrication.
• Use engine oil when you lubricate with an oil can.
• When you lubricate with grease, use a chassis or
ball bearing grease that prevents corrosion. Remove
unwanted grease after lubrication.
• Lubricate 2 times a week if you operate the product
daily.
• Do not spill lubricant on the drive belts or the
grooves of the belt pulleys. If you do spill, clean with
alcohol. If the friction between the drive belt and the
pulley is not sufficient after you clean with alcohol,
replace the drive belt.
CAUTION:
Do not use gasoline or other
petroleum products to clean drive belts.
To lubricate cables
• Lubricate the 2 ends of the cables and move the
controls to the end positions.
• Attach the rubber covers on the cables after
lubrication.
• Cables with casing must be lubricated regularly to
prevent malfunction.
a) Remove the cable and hang it vertically.
b) Lubricate the cable with thin engine oil until the
oil starts to release from the bottom. Replace the
cable if the oil does not release from the bottom.
Note:
You can fill a small plastic bag with oil and seal
the plastic bag against the cable casing with tape. Let
the cable hang vertically from the bag until the next day.
To lubricate the cutting deck
1. Lubricate the joints and the bearings with engine oil.
To lubricate the cutting deck
1. Remove the right side cover.
2. Lubricate the joints and the bearings with engine oil.
To lubricate the parking brake cables
1. Remove the transmission cover. Refer to
the transmission cover on page 49
.
2. Remove the rubber casing on the parking brake
cables.
3. Lubricate the transmission end of the cable, behind
the front left wheel, with engine oil.
4. Lubricate the transmission end of the cable, below
the transmission cover, with engine oil.
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