Lubrication; Checking Bevel Gear Box Fluid; Checking Transmission Fluid - Simplicity 1692450 Operator's Manual

LUBRICATION

Tractor Lubrication
Lubricate the tractor as shown in figures 8 -10. When a
grease gun is shown, wipe the fitting clean, apply two or
three shots of lithium base automotive grease, and wipe
off excess grease. When an oil can is shown, wipe the
area clean, apply a few drops of oil (SAE 30), then wipe
up drips or spills.
Mower Lubrication
1. Remove mower from tractor.
2. Remove cotter pins in order to lift the bail assembly.
3. See figure 11. Remove the taptite screws to remove
the R.H. cover. Both covers can be removed to
check/clean mower deck.
4. Apply a few drops of oil or one or two shots of grease
(if equipped with grease fitting) to idler pulley pivot fit-
ting and wipe off excess oil or grease. Do not get oil
or grease on mower belt. Idler pulley pivot should be
lubricated yearly.
5. Install cover and taptite screws. Be sure the belt fits
inside of the belt guide which is located on bottom of
cover.
6. Install bail assembly and secure with cotter pins. Be
sure to spread cotter pins.
7. Lubricate the mower arbors as shown in figure 12.

CHECKING BEVEL GEAR BOX FLUID

1. Remove the fill plug (A, figure 13) and wipe oil off
attached pin.
2. Insert the fill plug loosely in hole (do not screw it in).
In this position, the fluid should just touch the bottom
of the pin.
3. Add multi-purpose powertrain oil if required and
install plug. Do not overfill.
4. To drain gear box, loosen the capscrews at the rear
cover plate.

CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID

1. Park the tractor on a flat, level surface.
2. Wipe the transmission fill cap (C, figure 14) and fill
tube (D) clean, then remove the cap.
3. Lift and hold the relief valve (E) open. Fluid should be
at top of filler pipe. If not, add multi-purpose hydraulic
transmission fluid oil. Relief valve must be held firmly
up when adding oil.
Figure 8. Clutch/Brake Pedal Grease Fitting
*2243
Figure 9. R.H. Rear Axle Grease Fittings (Two)
*2244
Figure 10. Steering Gear Grease Fitting
13
Normal Care
*2242