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 N
position, and set 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 to scrape any paint off the
front of the fitting(s).
4.
Connect a grease gun to the fitting and pump
grease into the fittings until grease begins to
ooze out of the bearings.
5.
Wipe up any excess grease.
Adding Light Oil or Spray
Lubrication
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Lubricate the deck-lift pivots.
Figure 44
Greasing the Mower
Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Grease the
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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mower-deck spindles and idler arm.
Yearly—Grease the pump-belt idler arm.
Yearly—Grease the front caster pivots (more
often in dirty or dusty conditions).
Yearly—Repack the front caster-wheel bearings
(more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, and set the parking brake.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
Loosen the bottom bolt holding the mower-deck
curtain to the mower deck. Refer to
the Mower-Deck Curtain (page
Remove the sheet-metal guard. Refer to
Removing the Sheet-Metal Guard (page
Grease the mower-deck idler-pulley pivot until
grease comes out the bottom
Grease the 3 spindle bearings until grease
comes out the lower seals
Figure 45
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Releasing
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(Figure
45).
(Figure
45).
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