Honda Power Equipment MM60 Caster Pivot Hrs Caster Wheel Blade Spindles, Driveshaft U-joints Hrs

MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION INFORMATION

Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts, particularlywhen operating in sandy areas.

The accompanying illustration shows lubrication points. The chart gives the frequency of lubrication in operating hours, based on normal operating conditions. Severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent lubrication. Some reference numbers have more than one location; be sure you lubricate all locations.

In addition to the lubrication points shown, at least once a year, oil the six mower lift pivot points.

Use a lithium grease of #2 consistencywith a MOLY (molybdenumdisulfide) additive for all locations. Be sure to clean fittings thoroughly before attaching grease gun. When applied according to the lubrication chart, one good pump of most guns is sufficient.

Use SAE 9OW gear lube in the gearbox. Check gear box daily for evidence of leakage at both seals and the gasket between the housing and cover. If leakage is noted, repair immediately. There may be a small amount of lube emitted from the vent plug; this is not considered leakage. Check lube level every 50 hours by removingthe vent plug and checking the gauge on the bottom of the vent plug. The oil level should show 1 in. on the gauge. You may also check the oil by using an Allen wrench to remove the level plug in the front of the gearbox. Do not over lubricate. Over-fillingthe gearbox will cause the excess gear lube to blow out vent plug. The gear lube could then ruin the belt.

Drive Shaft Lubrication

Lubricate the drive shaft slip joint every 8 operating hours. Failureto maintain proper lubrication could result in damage to U-joints, gearbox and drive shaft.

Lower mower to ground and apply a bead of grease all around the male half where it meets the female half. Raise and lower mower several times to distribute grease.

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Lubrication Points

Ref. No.	Item Description	Frequency
1.	Caster Pivot		8 hrs
2. .	Caster Wheel		8 hrs
3.	Blade Spindles		24 hrs
4.	Gearbox- Check level		50 hrs
	(check for leaks daily)
5.	Driveshaft U-joints		8 hrs
6.	Rear Gauge Wheels	. '	8 hrs
7.	Driveshaft Slip Joint		8 hrs
8.	Spring Take-up Pivot Arm		24 hrs
	(30W Oil)
9.	Oil Level Plug		50 hrs

Gearbox

Gear Box

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