Maintenance
If the oil is at room temperature (about 75°F (24°C)), fill only to the “COLD” level.
Check Tire Pressures
Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Check tire pressure in drive tires.
3.Inflate drive tires to
4.Inflate tires to pressures stated above. Measure the circumference of each drive tire. Adjust tire pressures within the above range to try to make tire circumferences match as closely as possible.
5.For Serial Nos. 599,999 and Lower: Check the tire pressure in the pneumatic front caster tires. Adjust the tire pressure to 16 psi (110 kPa).
Note: Front caster tires have permanent tire sealant installed.
For Serial Nos. 600,000 and Higher:
Note: Do Not add any type of tire liner or foam fill material to the tires. Excessive loads created by foam filled tires may cause failures to the hydro drive system, frame, and other components. Foam filling tires will void the warranty.
Check Condition Of Belts
Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Remove the three mower deck belt shields to check mower primary and secondary belt condition.
3.Look under engine deck to check the pump drive belt condition.
4.Check all idler arms to be sure they pivot freely.
Lubricate Grease Fittings
Note: See chart for service intervals.
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Lubricate fittings with one to two pumps of NGLI grade #2
Refer to the following chart for fitting locations and lubrication schedule.
Lubrication Chart
| Fitting | Initial | Number of | Service |
Locations | Pumps | Places | Interval | |
1. | Front | *0 | 2 | *Yearly |
Caster |
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Wheel Hubs |
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2. | Front | *0 | 2 | *Yearly |
Caster |
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Pivots |
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3. | Idler | 1 | 2 | Yearly |
Pivots |
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(Mower |
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Deck) |
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4. | Idler | 2 | 1 | Yearly |
Pivot (Pump |
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Drive) |
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5. | Hydro | 2 | 2 | 40 Hours |
Control |
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Arm |
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Support |
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Bushings |
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*See step 3 for special lubrication instructions on the front caster pivots and the Lubricate Caster Wheel Hubs section for special lubrication instructions on the front casters wheel hubs.
Number 4 (Idler Pivot (Pump Drive) Located
Under Engine Deck
3.Lubricate front caster pivots once a year. Remove hex plug and cap. Thread grease zerk in hole and pump with grease until it oozes out around top bearing. Remove grease zerk and thread plug back in. Place cap back on.
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