CAUTION
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could start the engine and seriously injure you or
other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition before you do any maintenance.
Lubrication
Greasing and 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
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. Ensure to scrape
any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
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.
Adding Light Oil or Spray Lubrication
Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Lubricate the mower
deck lift pivots.
Lubricate the mower-deck-lift pivots.
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Greasing the Mower
Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Grease the 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).
Important: Ensure that the cutting unit spindles are
full of grease weekly.
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the
motion-control levers to the
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. Grease the mower-deck-idler pulley pivot until grease
come out the bottom
4. Grease the 3 spindle bearings until grease comes out
the lower seals
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5. Grease the drive-belt-idler arm
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