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Lubrication
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop 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. Make sure to
scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease
into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of
the bearings.
5. Wipe up any excess grease.
Lubricating the Bearings
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Every 400 hours
Every 50 hours
Lubricate the front caster wheel bearings and front
pivots (Figure 24).
Note: Make sure the rear wheel grease caps are
removed before lubricating rear wheels.
Figure 24
Greasing the PTO Drive Belt
Idler and Mower Deck Belt Idler
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Every 50 hours
Grease the idler pulley pivots (Figure 25 or Figure 26).
Note: You will have to remove the carrier covers to
access the grease fitting for the mower deck.
40 inch, 48 inch, and 52 inch Mower Deck shown
36 inch Mower Deck shown
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Figure 25
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Figure 26
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