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Apply a few drops of SAE 15W-40 engine oil, grease, or use a spray
lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess.
Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly.
Number of Oil Points
No. of Grease Fittings
EVERY 25 HOURS
Engine oil:
Rimula 15W40 recommended or 10W40 engine oil rated SJ or higher.
Hydrostatic Fluid:
above the tank bottom where "cold". If the filter and fluid are removed, a new filter should be used and the tran-
saxle filled via the expansion tank with Rimula 15W40.
Spindle Lubricant:
designed for high speed bearing applications. It has a base oil viscosity that reduces running losses, has been
formulated for low noise, has excellent corrosion protection, and has excellent bearing lubrication.
General Purpose Lubricant:
mended. Shell Albida EP 2 is a red-colored multi-purpose grease designed for heavy-duty bearing applica-
tions. It has high base oil viscosity for mechanical stability, has been formulated for high load, low-speed
applications, and has excellent lubrication and corrosion protection.
OIL CHART
Description
DAILY
4
Deck Suspension Pivots
4
Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin
2
Height Adjustment Handle Pivots
2
Height Adjustment Stop Pivots
2
Deck Lift Linkage Pivots
2
Transport Handle Pivots
1
Transport Handle Pin
2
Deck Frame Up-and-Down Pivots
WEEKLY
Seat Hinge
1
Steering Lever Linkage Rod End Bearings
2
Lever Return Assembly Rod End Bearings
2
Pump Control Lever Pivots
2
Grass Collection System Lid Hinges
2
(If Mower is so equipped)
LUBRICATION CHART
Use a grease-gun filled with NO. 2 Multipurpose Grease
Description
3
Blade Spindle Bearings
WEEKLY
2
Front Caster Wheels
2
Front Caster Wheel Spindles
4
Mowing Deck Pivots
2
Deck Take-Up Idler Pivots
2
Mower Deck Ball Wheels
Rimula 15W40 recommended. To fill the expansion tank to proper level, about 1"
Use only Shell Alvania RL 2 grease. This grease is an amber-colored grease
Use any NLGI grade 2 multi-purpose grease. Shell Albida EP2 is recom-
.
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