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Lubricating the Mower
Deck-Lift Pivots
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Use light oil or spray lubricant to lubricate the deck-lift
pivots.
Figure 38
Greasing the Caster Pivots
Service Interval: Every 200 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first) (more often in dirty or
dusty conditions).
Yearly—Repack the caster-wheel bearings
(more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage the parking
brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Remove the dust cap and adjust the caster
pivots and keep the dust cap off until greasing is
done; refer to
Adjusting the Frame Caster-Pivot
Bearing (page
47).
4.
Remove the hex plug.
5.
Thread a grease fitting into the hole.
6.
Pump grease into the fitting until it oozes out
around the top bearing.
7.
Remove the grease fitting from the hole. Install
the hex plug and cap.
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