Lubrication
Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal
more frequently when operating conditions are
extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease Type: No. 2 lithium or molydenum grease
Greasing the Machine
1.
Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control
levers to the N
EUTRAL
engage the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
Note:
Make sure that you scrape any paint off
the front of the fitting(s).
4.
Connect a grease gun to the fitting and pump
grease into the fittings until grease begins to
ooze out of the bearings.
5.
Wipe up any excess grease.
Greasing the Front Caster
Pivots
Service Interval: Yearly (more often in dirty or dusty
conditions).
1.
Remove the dust cap and adjust the caster
pivots and keep the dust cap off until greasing is
done; refer to
Adjusting the Caster-Pivot Bearing
(page
50).
2.
Remove the hex plug.
3.
Thread a grease fitting into the hole.
4.
Pump grease into the fitting until it oozes out
around the top bearing.
5.
Remove the grease fitting from the hole. Install
the hex plug and cap.
(Figure
40). Grease
-
position, and
LOCK
Adding Grease
Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal
Adding 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
37
(Figure
40).
Figure 40
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