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Lubrication
Greasing the Machine
Grease the machine more often in dirty or dusty
conditions.
Grease Type: No. 2 lithium or molybdenum grease
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.
Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
Note:
Scrape any paint off the front of the
fitting(s).
4.
Connect a grease gun to the fitting.
5.
Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins
to ooze out of the bearings.
6.
Wipe up any excess grease.
Lubricating the Mower
Deck-Lift Pivots
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Use light oil or spray lubricant to lubricate the deck-lift
pivots.
Figure 43
Greasing the Caster Pivots
Service Interval: Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever
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
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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comes first) (more often in dirty or
dusty conditions).
Greasing the Machine (page
38).
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