NATIONAL® 68" SR & DL TRIPLEX – CE
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
Figure D shows the top view of the 68" Triplex Mower with guards removed. Lubricate the machine at the recommended locations and intervals using the proper lubicants to ensure maximum service and long life of your machine. Refer to the engine manual (separately furnished) for proper lubrication and maintenance instructions.
Since the mower does not operate at high speeds, the grease level in the differential is not critical providing that there is sufficient grease to coat the gears.
Unless leakage is evident, it is recommended that the
grease be checked once each year. Check grease level by loosening the bolts in the differential case flanges and spreading case halves. It is not necessary to totally disassemble the case or remove the wheels for this inspection. Add Multi-purpose Gear Grease such as Pennzoil No. 303 or equivalent if necessary. Total grease capacity is 1-1/2 pounds.
Do not use oil in the differential case in place of grease–it will leak through the seals.
FIGURE D
LUBRICATION CHART
ITEM GREASE | OIL | FEQUENCY | ||
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1 |
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| 8 Hours |
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2
8 Hours
3
30 Hours
4
Gear Grease
Yearly
IMPORTANT
Figure E shows the top view of the left wing mower with guards removed and shows the proper lubrication locations. These areas on both wing mowers must be free of dirt and grass clippings and be well lubricated for proper drive belt ten- sion and operation. Support collars for the wing mower pull rods must be kept in alignment to maintain belt tension.
FIGURE E
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