Regular Maintenance
LUBRICATION
Lubricate the unit at the following lubrication points.
Grease:
•front caster wheel axles
•motion control pivot bearings
•suspension
•mower deck pusher bars
•deck lift pivots
•deck lift foot pedal
•front pivot frame
•mower deck idler arm
•mower deck caster pivots
Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed.
Not all greases are compatible. Ferris Red Grease (part #22285) is recommended,
Oil:
•control handle pivots
•floor plate hinge
•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 fit- tings and surfaces clean both before and after lubri- cation.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Checking the Battery Fluid
1.Raise the seat plate to access battery.
2.Remove the battery filler cap (A, Figure 15). Fluid must be even with the split ring full mark. If not, add distilled water.
3.Reinstall the filler cap.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (C, Figure 15).
2.Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush until shiny.
3.Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables, positive cable first (see B, Figure 15)
4.Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro- leum jelly or
WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away from the battery.
When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
C |
A |
B |
Figure 15. Battery Compartment
A.Vent Cap(s)
B.Positive (+) Cable & Terminal
C.Negative
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