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3. Grease the fittings on the 3 spindle bearings (Fig. 38).
Figure 38
4. Grease the idler pulley pivot (Fig. 38).
Where to Add Light Oil or Spray
Lubrication
Lubricate the machine in the following areas with spray
type lubricant or light oil. Lubricate every 160 hours.
Seat switch actuator
Brake handle pivot
Brake rod bushings
Motion control bronze bushings
Checking the Tire Pressure
Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires as
specified. Uneven tire pressure can cause an uneven cut.
Check the pressure at the valve stem after every
50 operating hours or monthly, whichever occurs first
(Fig. 39). Check the tires when they are cold to get the most
accurate pressure reading.
Pressure: 13 psi (90 kPa) drive wheels and caster wheels
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1. Valve stem
Servicing the Hydraulic System
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid
Check the hydraulic fluid level:
Before the engine is first started
After the first 8 operating hours
After every 50 operating hours
Fluid Type: Mobil 1 15W-50 synthetic motor oil or
equivalent synthetic oil.
Important
fluids could cause system damage.
Hydraulic System Oil Capacity: 67 oz. (2.0 l)
Note: There are 2 ways of checking the hydraulic oil. One
is for warm oil and the other for cold oil. The baffle inside
the tank has 2 levels depending on whether the oil is warm
or cold.
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Figure 39
Use the specified oil or equivalent. Other
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