Lubrication
Greasing the Machine
Grease the machine more often in dirty or dusty
conditions.
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.
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.
Connect a grease gun to the fitting.
5.
Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins
to ooze out of the bearings.
6.
Wipe up any excess grease.
Lubricating the Mower
Deck-Lift Pivots
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
Use light oil or spray lubricant to lubricate the deck-lift
pivots.
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Greasing the Mower Deck
Service Interval: Yearly—Grease the pump-belt-idler
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and 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.
Grease the mower deck idler-pulley pivot until
grease comes out the bottom
4.
Grease the drive-belt-idler arm
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5.
Remove the dust cap and adjust the caster
pivots.
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