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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 Caster and
Wheel Bearings
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Every 400 hours
1. Lubricate the front caster wheel bearings and front
pivots (Figure 25).
Figure 25
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 the rear wheel grease cap. Lubricate the rear
wheel bearing (Figure 25).
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.
Greasing the Transmission
Couplers
Service Interval: Every 250 hours
Lubricate the transmission couplers located in the back of
the machine (Figure 26).
Greasing the PTO Drive Belt
Idler and Mower Deck Belt Idler
Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Grease the PTO belt
idler.
Every 50 hours—Grease the mower deck belt idler.
Grease the idler pulley pivots (Figure 27 or Figure 28).
Note: You will have to remove the carrier covers to access
the grease fitting for the mower deck.
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Figure 26
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