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Regular Maintenance
Lubrication
Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 13 & 14
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
• deck lift pivots
• discharge chute hinge
• neutral return pedal pivots
Figure 14. Front Caster & Wheel
A. 1/4-28 Bolt
A
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.
Lubricating the Front Casters:
NOTE: Front casters should be lubricated annually.
1. Remove the 1/4-28 bolt (A, Figure 14) 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.
Figure 13. Lubrication Points
A. Mower Deck Lubrication Points
B. Handle Bar Lubrication Points
C. General Lubrication Points (Left Side Shown, Right Side points identical.)
A
B
C
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