Figure 35
Where to Add Light Oil or Spray
Lubrication
Service Interval: Every 150 hours
Lubricate the machine in the following areas with spray
type lubricant or light oil.
• Seat switch actuator.
• Brake handle pivot.
• Brake rod bushings.
• Motion control bronze bushings.
Greasing the Mower Deck and
Belt Idlers
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease the mower
deck and spindles.
Every 25 hours—Grease the mower
belt idler arm.
Every 25 hours—Grease the pump
belt idler arm.
Every 25 hours—Grease the PTO
drive belt idler arm.
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
Important: Make sure cutting unit spindles are
full of grease weekly.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers
to the neutral locked position 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. Grease the idler pulley pivot (Figure 36).
4. Grease the fittings on the 3 spindle bearings
(Figure 36).
5. Grease the PTO drive belt idler arm (Figure 37).
6. Grease the pump belt idler arm (Figure 37).
Lubricate Caster Wheel Hubs
Service Interval: Yearly
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Figure 36
Figure 37