Lubrication (Tractor); Front Wheel Bearings; Axle Spindles; Clutch/Brake Pivot - Snapper LT145H38GBV Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.3.4. TRACTOR LUBRICATION

1. Front Wheel Bearings

Lubricate each front wheel bearing through the
grease fitting on wheel hub. Using general purpose
grease in a grease gun, add grease until grease
purges from bearing. See Figure 3.6.
FRONT WHEEL
BEARING LUBRICATION
FITTING
FIGURE 3.6

2. Axle Spindles

Lubricate each axle spindle with 1 to 3 shots of
general purpose grease. See Figure 3.6.
NOTE: The right hand spindle fitting faces forward and
the left hand spindle fitting faces to the rear.

3. Clutch/Brake Pivot

The clutch/brake pivot is located on the left hand
underside of the tractor and is lubricated with one
shot of general purpose grease. See Figure 3.7.
FIGURE 3.7
AXLE SPINDLE
LUBRICATION
FITTING
CLUTCH/BRAKE
PIVOT LUBRICATION
FITTING

4. Steering Sector Gear

Lubricate with a light coat of general purpose grease.
See Figure 3.8.

5. Steering Shaft

Lubricate steering shaft wear points with a light coat
of SAE30 oil.

6. Steering Drag Link

Lubricate both ends of steering drag link with a small
amount of SAE30 oil. See Figure 3.9.
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FUEL TANK
STEERING
SECTOR
SECTOR
GEAR
FIGURE 3.8
DRAG LINK
LUBRICATION
POINT
FIGURE 3.9