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Regular Maintenance
Lubrication
Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures
15 through 18 as well as the following lubrication
points.
Grease:
• front caster wheel axles & yokes
• deck lift pivot blocks
• mower deck spindles
• mower deck idler arm
Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts
to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings
are not installed.
Not all greases are compatible. Red Grease (p/n
5022285) is recommended, automotive-type high-
temperature, lithium grease may be used when this is
not available.
Oil:
• control handle pivots
• seat plate pivots
• deck lift pivots
• discharge chute hinge
Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled
where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil
and grease off belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe
fittings and surfaces clean both before and after
lubrication.
Figure 15. Deck Lubrication
Figure 17. Deck Lift Linkage Pivots
Figure 18. Front Caster & Wheel
A. 1/4-28 Bolt
Figure 16. Control Handle Pivots & Seat Plate Pivots
A
Lubricating the Front Casters:
NOTE: Front casters should be lubricated annually.
1. Remove the 1/4-28 bolt (A, Figure 18) screwed
into the front caster and install a 1/4-28 grease
fitting.
2. Grease the front caster.
3. Remove the 1/4-28 grease fitting and reinstall the
1/4-28 bolt.
4. Repeat process for the other side of the machine.
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