Lubrication
Greasing the Machine
Service Interval:
Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)—Grease the deck-idler
pivots.
Yearly—Grease the deck drive PTO.
Grease more frequently when operating conditions
are extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease Type:
No. 2 lithium or molybdenum grease
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, 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.
Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
Note:
Make sure that you scrape any paint off
the front of the fitting(s).
4.
Connect a grease gun to the fitting.
5.
Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins
to ooze out of the bearings.
6.
Wipe up any excess grease.
Refer to the following chart for fitting locations and
lubrication schedule.
Lubrication Chart
Fitting
Locations
Pumps
Number of
Places
Service
Interval
1. Deck-drive
PTO
1
3
Every 50
hours
2. Deck-idler
pivots
1
3
Every 400
hours or
yearly
3.
Caster-wheel
bearings
0
4
Yearly
4. Caster
pivots
0
5
Every 400
hours or
yearly
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