Lubrication - Snapper 5900859 Operator's Manual

Lubrication

Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures
16 through 20 as well as the following lubrication
points.
Grease:
• front caster wheel axles & yokes
• deck lift pivot blocks
• mower deck & pump drive idler arm
• motion control pivots
Use grease fittings when present.
Not all greases are compatible. Red Grease (p/n
5022285) is recommended, automotive-type high-
temperature, lithium grease may be used when this is
not available.
Oil:
• control handle pivots
• deck rollers
• deck lift pivots
• discharge chute hinge
Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled
where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil
and grease off belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe
fittings and surfaces clean both before and after
lubrication.
Lubricating the Front Casters
NOTE: Front casters should be lubricated annually.
1. Remove the 1/4-28 bolt (A, Figure 16) screwed
into the caster and install a 1/4-28 grease fitting.
2. Grease the front caster
3. Remove the 1/4-28 grease fitting and reinstall the
1/4-28 bolt
4. Repeat the process for the other side of the
machine.
Figure 16. Front Caster & Wheel
A. 1/4-28 Bolt
Figure 17. Mower Deck Lubrications Points
Figure 19. Deck Lift System
Figure 18. Deck Lift Rods
A
Figure 20. Ground Speed Control Levers (Shown
with guard removed for illustration purposes only.)
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