CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 501 | Page 20 | |
LUBRICATION: |
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CHASSIS AND MOWER DECK: | Number of grease zerks used (3) |
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LOCATIONS: | (1) each front wheel caster |
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SERVICE INTERVALS: | Every (50) hours of operation |
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RECOMMENDED GREASE: | Name brand wheel bearing or | |
CAUTION: | The use of compressed air pressure greasing methods |
is not recommended as damage to seals and bearings could occur.
Using a hand pressure grease gun, lubricate each front caster to allow even distribution of grease within the caster, rotate or spin each front wheel caster after (3) pumps of the grease gun. Repeat process until the appearance of grease is noted completely around each caster.
DRIVE CHAINS: | Primary and final drive |
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT: | Name brand aerosol chain spray |
SERVICE INTERVALS: | As required for operating conditions |
Remove excess dirt from chains, lubricate each chain completely by applying the lube to the inside of each connecting link. Applying lube directly to the top of the chain will only allow the lube to be thrown off in operation. The chains are of special construction which use
ENGINE OIL CHANGES: | "Refer to separate owners manual furnished by the |
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS: | engine manufacturer." |
SERVICE INTERVALS: |
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Please dispose of used oils at proper collection centers. Protect your environment.