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3. Pump grease into the zerk until it oozes out around the
top bearing.
4. Remove the grease zerk in the hole. Install the hex
plug and cap.
Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal (Fig. 46).
Figure 46
Where to Add Light Oil or Spray
Lubrication
Lubricate the machine in the following areas with spray
type lubricant or light oil. Lubricate every 160 hours.
• Seat switch actuator.
• Brake handle pivot.
• Brake rod bushings.
• Motion control bronze bushings.
Greasing the Spindles
The cutting unit must be lubricated weekly or every
25 hours. Refer to the Service Interval Chart on page 29.
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
Important
Make sure cutting unit spindles are full of
grease weekly.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Grease the three spindle bearings under the pulleys
until grease comes out the lower seals (Fig. 47).
4. Grease the fittings on the push arms (Fig. 47).
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Figure 47
Cleaning the Cooling Systems
Cleaning the Engine Screen and the Oil
Cooler
Before each use, check and clean engine screen and oil
cooler. Remove any build–up of grass, dirt or other debris
from the oil cooler and engine air intake screen (Fig. 48).
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