Lubrication - Ferris 5900788 Operator's Manual

Lubrication

Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures
16 through 19 as well as the following lubrication
points.
Grease:
• front caster wheel axles & yokes
• deck lift pivot blocks
• mower deck spindles
• mower deck idler arm
Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts
to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings
are not installed.
Not all greases are compatible. Ferris Red Grease
(p/n 5022285) is recommended, automotive-type
high-temperature, lithium grease may be used when
this is not available.
Oil:
• control handle pivots
• seat plate pivots
• deck lift pivots
• discharge chute hinge
Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled
where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil
and grease off belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe
fittings and surfaces clean both before and after
lubrication.
Lubricating the Front Casters
NOTE: Casters should be lubricated annually.
1. Remove the 1/4-28 bolt (A, Figure 19) screwed
into the caster and install a 1/4-28 grease fitting.
2. Grease the front caster.
3. Remove the 1/4-28 grease fitting and reinstall the
1/4-28 bolt.
4. Repeat the process for the other side of the
machine.
Regular Maintenance
Figure 16. Deck Lift Linkage Pivots
Figure 17. Control Handle Pivots
Figure 18. Deck Lubrication
Figure 19. Front Caster & Wheel
A. 1/4-28 Bolt
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