Lubrication
Greasing the Bearings and
Bushings
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
The machine has grease fittings that you must lubricate
regularly with No. 2 lithium grease. Also, lubricate the
machine immediately after every washing.
The grease-fitting locations and quantities are:
Traction Unit
•
2 brake pedal pivot-shaft bearings
•
2 front and rear-axle-pivot bushings
•
2 steering-cylinder-ball joints
•
2 tie-rod-ball joints
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•
2 king-pin bushings
(Figure
Note: Lubricate only the top fitting on the king pin
annually (2 pumps).
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Figure 37
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36)
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37)
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38)
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38).
Center Mower Deck
Note: You may need to raise the deck to expose the grease
fittings for the latch pivot and the lower link.
•
2 latch pivots
(Figure
Note: You may need to manually trip the latches to gain
access to the grease fittings
close and open the latch.
•
2 castor-fork-shaft bushings
•
3 spindle-shaft bearings—located under the pulley
42)
•
2 idler-arm-pivot bushings
1. Latch
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40)
(Figure
39). Use a prybar to
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41)
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42)
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