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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION
1. Front & Rear Wheel Bearings
Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium
grease or equivalent, from a grease gun.
See Figure 3.6.
FIGURE 3.6
2. Transaxle
Twice yearly, check the level of fluid in both
of the fluid reservoirs. Wipe away all dirt and
debris from around reservoir cap before
removing. Oil must remain absolutely clean!
Check with mower on a level surface with
engine "OFF". Fill reservoir as needed to
bring level up to 1-1/2 to 2 inches below
the top of the filler neck. Use clean, fresh
premium hydraulic oil having a viscosity
equivalent to SAE 20w-20, SAE 30 or SAE
40. The fluid should be chemically stable,
incorporating rust and oxidation inhibitors.
Make sure funnels, pouring spouts and oil
can are completely clean. Reinstall reservoir
cap. See Figure 3.7. IMPORTANT: DO
NOT remove or service the transaxle fluid
filters.
2. Power Transfer Shaft
Lubricate power transfer shaft with Kendall
NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent,
from a grease gun. See Figure 3.8.
FIGURE 3.8
3. OTHER LUBRICATION POINTS
Lubricate deck caster wheel shafts, rear
caster wheel shaft, traction drive shaft and
mower deck idler arm with Kendall NLGI
No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a
grease gun.
3.4 BEFORE OPERATING MOWER
1. Clean all dirt and debris from around the two
hydraulic fluid reservoirs. Especially around the top
and cap area.
2. Clean all dirt and debris from the air intake
screen.
3. Clean all dirt and debris from the cooling fins on
the engine and from both hydraulic pumps.
3.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)
Perform all maintenance as described in 3.3 on
Page 9.
3.5.1. ENGINE
Service engine according to engine owner's manual.
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