Owner Service
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MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005)
Use SAE 90W gear lube in the gearbox. Fill to plug on
side of gearbox.
Check gearbox daily for evidence of leakage at both
seals and the gasket between the housing and cover. If
leakage is noted, repair immediately. There may be a
small amount of lube emitted from the vent plug; this is
not considered leakage.
Overfilling the gearbox will cause the excess gear lube
to blow out vent plug and ruin the belt.
Driveshaft Lubrication
Lubricate the driveshaft slip joint every 8 operating
hours. Failure to maintain proper lubrication could
result in damage to U-joints, gearbox, and driveshaft.
1.
Lower mower to ground.
2.
Apply grease at three locations as shown in Figure
12.
3.
Raise and lower mower several times to distribute
grease.
Figure 12
. Lubrication Points & Chart
7
8
9
4
10
5
1
2
3
5
6
CD4985
REF DESCRIPTION
FREQUENCY
1
Front U-Joint
8 Hours
2
Caster Wheel (Four wheels)
8 Hours
3
Caster Pivot (Four wheels)
8 Hours
4
Left Spindle (Access through hole)
24 Hours
5
Shield Bearings
8 Hours
6
Rear U-Joint
8 Hours
7
Gearbox (Fill to center of horizontal shaft with SAE 90W gear lube)
Check Daily
8
Right Spindle (Access through hole)
24 Hours
9
Center Spindle (Access through hole)
24 Hours
10
Slip Joints (3 Sides)
8 Hours
(Rev. 4/28/2006)
