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Greasing and Lubrication
Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal (Figure 15). Grease
more frequently when operating conditions are
extremely dusty or sandy.
Figure 15
Grease Type: General-purpose grease.
How to Grease
1.
Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to off. Move levers to neutral locked
position and apply parking brake. Remove the
key.
2.
Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to
scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
3.
Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease
into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of
the bearings.
4.
Wipe up any excess grease.
Greasing the Front Castor Pivots
Lubricate the front castor pivots once a year.
1.
Remove hex plug and cap. Thread a grease zerk
into hole.
2.
Pump grease into zerk until it oozes out around
top bearing.
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3.
Remove grease zerk in hole. Reinstall hex plug
and cap.
Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal (Figure 15).
Where to Add Light Oil or Spray Lubrication
Lubricate the machine in the following areas with spray
type lubricant or light oil. Lubricate every 160 hours.
• Seat switch actuator.
• Brake handle pivot.
• Brake rod bushings.
• Motion control bronze bushings.
Greasing the Bearings
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The cutting unit must be lubricated daily. Refer to the
"Recommended Maintenance Schedule" on page 2 - 1.
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
Important
grease daily.
1.
Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove
the key and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from
the spark plug(s).
2.
Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings
until grease comes out lower seals (Figure 15).
3.
Grease the fittings on the push arms (Figure 15).
MAINTENANCE
Make sure cutting unit spindles are full of
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