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Lubrication
Grease with No. 2 general-purpose, lithium-based or
molybdenum-based grease.
Lubricating the Machine
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—Grease the front
caster pivot bearing.
Every 400 hours—Grease the front wheel bearings
(more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
Lubricate the front caster wheel bearings and front pivots
(Figure
18).
Figure 18
Greasing the PTO Drive Belt
Idler
Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Grease the PTO belt
idler.
Grease the idler pulley pivot
20
(Figure
19).
Figure 19
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