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 Caster and
Wheel Bearings
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Every 400 hours (more often in dirty
or dusty conditions).
1. Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front spindles
(Figure 17).
2. Lubricate the drive wheel bearings (Figure 17).
Greasing the Transmission
Couplers
Lubricate the transmission couplers and idler arm pivots
located in the back of the machine (Figure 18).
Figure 17
Figure 18
Greasing the Mower Belt Idler
Grease the fitting on the mower belt idler arm pivot
(Figure 19).
Note: Remove the mower deck cover to access the
grease fitting for the mower belt idler arm.
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Figure 19