by a safety device. Check their proper operation
regularly.
•
Check the parking brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.
Lubrication
Greasing the Machine
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease the front
caster axles. (more often in dirty or
dusty conditions).
Every 50 hours—Grease the pump-idler pivot.
Grease Type: No. 2 lithium or molybdenum grease
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage the parking
brake; refer to
(page
26).
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:
Scrape any paint off the front of the
fitting(s).
4.
Grease the pump idler-pulley pivot with 1 or 2
pumps of grease
5.
Grease the front caster axles
1. Pump-idler pivot
6.
Wipe up any excess grease.
40
Engaging the Parking Brake
(Figure
44).
(Figure
44).
Figure 44
2. Caster axle
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