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 Caster and
Wheel Bearings
1. Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front spindles
(Figure 20).
2. Lubricate the drive wheel bearings.
Figure 20
Greasing the Transmission
Couplers
Lubricate the transmission couplers located in the back
of the machine (Figure 21).
Greasing the Mower Belt Idler
Grease the fitting on the mower belt idler arm pivot
(Figure 22).
Note: Remove the mower deck cover to access the
grease fitting for the mower belt idler arm.
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Figure 21
Figure 22