Lubrication Locations; Storage - Ventrac MK960 Operator's Manual & Parts Drawings

Lubrication Locations

Lubrication is required at the following locations
using a lithium complex NLGI #2 grease. Refer to
the maintenance schedule for service intervals and
amount of grease.
1. Grease the five spindles.
2. Grease the drive shaft bearings and the hitch
arm pivots. Wipe off any excess grease.
3. Grease the left and right wheel axles, caster
pivots, and carrier frame rear rocker pivots.
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4. Grease the right
rear roller bearing.
5. If the mower deck is equipped with a hydraulic
flip up kit, grease the cylinder ends and the flip
up rocker bracket.
6. Flip the mower deck
up to the service
position to access the
grease fitting on the
left rear roller bearing
and apply grease.

Storage

Preparing the Mower for Storage
1. Clean the mower deck and frame.
2. Inspect for loose or missing hardware, damaged
components, or signs of wear. Repair or replace
any damaged or worn components.
3. Inspect belts, spindles, and mower blades. Repair
or replace any damaged or worn components.
4. Inspect safety decals. Replace any decals that
are faded, illegible, or missing.
5. Apply grease to all grease points and wipe off
any excess grease.
6. If equipped with hydraulic flip up kit, inspect
the hydraulic hoses and fittings for damage or
wear. Connections must be tight and leak free.
Replace damaged or worn components.
7. Inspect painted surfaces for chips, scratches, or
rust. Clean and touch up surfaces as needed.
Removing the Mower from Storage
1. Clean the mower deck to remove any accumu-
lated dust or debris.
2. Inspect the mower as instructed in the daily
inspection section of this manual.
3. Test the mower to ensure all components are
working properly.
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