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Lubrication
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the PTO 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. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure 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.
Lubricating the Bearings
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Every 400 hours
Every 50 hours
Lubricate the front caster wheel bearings and front
pivots (Figure 17).
Note: Make sure the rear wheel grease caps are
removed before lubricating rear wheels.
Figure 17
Greasing the PTO Drive Belt
Idler and Mower Deck Belt
Idler
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Every 50 hours
Grease the idler pulley pivots (Figure 18).
Note: You will have to remove the carrier covers to
access the grease fitting for the mower deck.
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Figure 18
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