Snapper 18HP, 19HP manual Regular Maintenance, Lubrication, Grease, Oil, Arm Pivot

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Regular Maintenance

LUBRICATION

Lubricate the unit at the following lubrication points as well as those shown in Figure 12.

Grease:

front caster wheel axles

roller straps (deck lift pivots)

mower deck idler arm

mower deck arbors

Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed.

Not all greases are compatible. Use automotive-type lithium grease.

Oil:

control handle 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 sur- faces clean both before and after lubrication.

Lube Idler

Arm Pivot

Figure 12. Lubrication

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18HP, 19HP specifications

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