Regular
Maintenance
LUBRICATION
Service Interval: Every 25 Hours
Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figure 10 as well as the lubrication points listed. Generally, all moving parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys. Wipe surfaces clean before and after lubrication.
Grease:
• blade arbor
Note - This grease point is located under the blade deck, on the arbor.
Oil:
• traction drive control linkage
• blade engagement lever
• axle shafts
Figure 10 - Lubrication Points
Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts
Service Interval: Yearly
We recommend removing the rear wheel hubs and lubri- cating the axle shafts yearly. This prevents the wheel hubs from seizing onto the axle shaft and makes future service easier.
1.Turn off the ignition, disengage the PTO.
2.Using a jack or chain hoist positioned at the center of the rear frame, carefully lift the unit up until the rear tires are approximately 1" - 2"
Note: For overall unit stability during service, do not jack rear end higher than required for wheel removal.
3.Support the rear of the unit on jack stands positioned under the rear frame.
4.Remove the hardware retaining the wheel assembly to the axle (Figure 11) and lubricate the axle shaft using
5.Reinstall the components in reverse order of disas- sembly and lower the unit. Be sure the key (A, Figure 11) is in place in the axle keyway.
A
C
B
Figure 11. Axle Shaft
A.Key
B.Retaining Ring
C.Wheel & Hub
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