CAUTION
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition before you do any maintenance.
Lubrication
Greasing and Lubrication
Grease more frequently when operating conditions
are extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease Type:
No. 2 lithium or molybdenum grease
1.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the neutral-locked
position and engage the parking brake.
2.
Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Scrape any
paint off the front of the fitting(s).
4.
Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump
grease into the fittings until grease begins to
ooze out of the bearings.
5.
Wipe up any excess grease.
Using Light Oil or Spray
Lubrication
Service Interval:
Every 100 hours
Deck lift pivots.
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Greasing the Mower Deck
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours—Grease the mower
deck spindles and idler arm (if
equipped).
Important:
Make sure that the cutting unit
spindles are full of grease weekly.
1.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the
NEUTRAL
-
LOCK
position, and engage the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Grease the mower-deck idler pulley pivot until
grease comes out the bottom (
4.
If equipped, grease the 3 spindle bearings until
grease comes out the lower seals (
).
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