Owner Service
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MAN1313 (3/3/2021)
Driveshaft Lubrication
Lubricate the driveshaft slip joint every 40 operating
hours. Failure to maintain proper lubrication could
result in damage to U-joints, gearbox, and driveshaft.
1.
Lower mower to the ground, set parking brake,
stop engine, and remove key.
2.
Disconnect driveline from tractor PTO shaft.
Collapse telescoping section completely and hang
on driveline holder.
3.
Locate outer profile shield grease access hole.
Rotate outer shield until it aligns with lubrication
hole in inner profile shield. Rotate both profile
shields until the openings are over the grease
fitting in the telescoping section of the driveline.
4.
Insert grease gun and give 2 to 3 full pumps of
grease.
5.
Locate grease access holes in the tractor end joint
bellows. Rotate driveline to align access hole with
grease fitting in the tractor cross end cap. Apply 2
full pumps of grease.
6.
Locate white plastic grease fitting at the base of the
tractor end joint bellows. Apply 2 full pumps of
grease to lubricate the safety shield bearings.
7.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 for implement end of
driveline.
8.
Reconnect driveline to tractor PTO shaft.
9.
Raise and lower mower several times before
mowing to distribute grease along telescoping
section of driveline.
Figure 16
. Lubrication Points
REF
DESCRIPTION
FREQUENCY
1
Front U-Joint
8 Hours
2
Caster Wheel (Four wheels)
8 Hours
3
Caster Pivot (Four wheels)
8 Hours
4
Driveline Shield Bearings
8 Hours
5
Rear U-Joint
8 Hours
6
Gearbox (Fill to center of horizontal shaft with
SAE 80W or 90W gear lube)
Check Daily
For Leakage
7
Slip Joint
40 Hours
8
Spindle (3 spindles)
40 Hours
