Greasing; Driveline Lubrication; Gearbox Lubrication; Blade Servicing - Titan 1204 Operation And Parts Manual

9.2 Greasing

See the diagram for the location of all grease zerks.
Grease all zerks every fi fty hours of operation. Use
an SAE multipurpose high-temperature grease with
extreme pressure (EP) performance. Also acceptable
is an SAE multipurpose lithium base grease.
1. Always use a handheld grease gun for all greasing.
2. Wipe grease zerks with a clean cloth before
greasing to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
3. Apply grease until new grease can be seen coming
out of the joint.
4. Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts,
particularly when operating in sandy areas.
5. Replace and repair broken grease zerks
immediately.
6. If any grease zerk will not take grease, remove
and clean it thoroughly. Also clean the lubricant
passageway. Replace the zerk if necessary.

9.3 Driveline Lubrication

Lubricate the driveline U-joints and slip joint every eight
operating hours.
1. Lower the rotary cutter to the ground, disconnect the
driveline from the tractor PTO shaft, and slide the
halves apart but do not disconnect from each other.
2. Apply a bead of grease completely around male half
where it meets female half. Slide drive halves over
each other several times to distribute grease.
3. Rotate the driveline safety shield until the holes in
the shield match up with the grease zerks in the
U-joints.
4. Apply grease to the U-joint grease zerk.
5. Repeat for the U-joint at the rear of the driveline.
1200-1600 Series Rotary Cutters
August 2016

9.4 Gearbox Lubrication

The gearbox is fi lled at the factory and should require
no maintenance. If there is evidence of leakage, the
grease level should be checked. If required, grease
should be added until it comes to the proper level.
Recommended lubricant is EP-0 Grease.
Note: Make sure the rotary cutter is level when
checking the oil in the gearbox.
Note: Overfi lling the gearbox will cause pressure to
build up and cause the seals to leak.

9.5 Blade Servicing

Inspect blades before each use to determine that they
are properly installed and in good condition. If any
blade is bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has any
other damage, replace both blades. Small nicks can be
ground out when sharpening.
Manually wiggle the blade carrier to check for
any looseness. Recheck torque every fi fty hours.
Retighten any loose parts.

9.5.1 Blade Removal

To remove blades for sharpening or replacement,
remove the nut and lockwasher from the blade bolt
through the inspection hole in the deck of the mower
near the gearbox.

9.5.2 Blade Installation

When installing blades, be sure to check the blade bolt
pivot diameter for wear. Replace the bolt if worn more
than 1/4 inch at any point. Tighten nut to 600 ft. lbs.
Always use a new lockwasher and nut when replacing
the blade bolt.
Make sure blades are installed with the cutting edge in
the direction of rotation. Rotation is counterclockwise
as viewed from above the deck.
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