Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.3.3. RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION 1. Front Wheel Bearings
Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 3.5.
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| BEARINGS | WHEEL |
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FIGURE 3.5
2. Transaxle
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 machine on a level surface with engine “OFF”. Fill reservoir as needed to bring level up to
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HYDRAULIC OIL | IMPORTANT: FLUID LEVEL MUST |
RESERVOIR | BE ABOVE TOP OF BAFFLE. |
| RESERVOIR CAPACITY IS ONE (1) |
| GALLON. DO NOT OVERFILL. |
FIGURE 3.6
3. Power Transfer Shaft
Lubricate power transfer shaft with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 3.7.
VIEW IS SHOWN WITH
PARTS REMOVED FOR
CLEAR VIEW OF SHAFTLUBRICATE POWER
TRANSFER SHAFT
FIGURE 3.7
4.OTHER LUBRICATION POINTS Lubricate machine caster wheel shafts, traction drive shaft and mower deck idler arm with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun.
3.4BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE
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 cooling fins on the engine and from both hydraulic pumps.
3.5ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)
Perform all maintenance as described in Section
“AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS”.
3.5.1.ENGINE
Service engine according to engine owner’s manual.
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