4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease
into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of
the bearings.
5. Wipe up any excess grease.
Lubricating the Caster and
Wheel Bearings
1. Lubricate the front caster wheel bearings and front
pivots (Figure 20).
2. Raise the rear of the machine and use jack stands
to support the machine.
3. Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies.
4. Remove rear wheel grease cap. Lubricate the rear
wheel bearing (Figure 20).
5. Install the grease cap.
6. Install the rear wheel and tire assembly.
Note: Make sure the rear wheel grease caps are
removed before lubricating rear wheels.
Figure 20
Greasing the Transmission
Couplers
Service Interval: Every 250 hours
Lubricate the transmission couplers located in the back
of the machine (Figure 21).
Greasing the PTO Drive Belt
Idler and Mower Deck Belt
Idler
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Every 50 hours
Grease the idler pulley pivot(Figure 22).
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Figure 21
Figure 22