Thread Locking Adhesives; Mobil Hts Grease (Or Food-Grade Anti-Seize); Copper-Based Anti-Seize; Dielectric Grease - Exmark VERTEX X Series Operator's Manual

1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Wait for muffler to cool.
3. If any breaks in the screen or welds are observed,
replace arrester.
4. If plugging of the screen is observed, remove
arrester and shake loose particles out of the
arrester and clean screen with a wire brush (soak
in solvent if necessary). Reinstall arrester on
exhaust outlet.

Thread Locking Adhesives

Thread locking adhesives such as "Loctite 242"
or "Fel-Pro, Pro-Lock Nut Type" are used on the
following fasteners:
• Pump sheave screws.
• Sheave retaining bolt in end of engine crankshaft.
Mobil HTS Grease (Or
Food-Grade Anti-seize)
Mobil HTS grease (or food-grade anti-seize) is used
in the following locations:
—Between splines of the cutter housing spindle and
sheave.

Copper-Based Anti-seize

Copper-based anti-seize is used in the following
locations:
• On threads of Blade Bolts. See Check Mower
Blades section.
• Between engine crankshaft, PTO shaft, and PTO
pulley.
• Between pump shafts and sheaves.

Dielectric Grease

Dielectric grease is used on all blade type electrical
connections to prevent corrosion and loss of contact.
Dielectric grease should not be applied to sealed
connectors.
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