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Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
LUBRICATION
Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 15 through 18 as well as the following lubrication points.
Grease:
•front caster wheel axles & yokes
•deck lift pivot blocks
•mower deck spindles
•mower deck idler arm
Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed.
Not all greases are compatible. Ferris Red Grease (p/n 5022285) is recommended,
Oil:
•control handle pivots
•seat plate pivots
•deck lift pivots
•discharge chute hinge
Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces clean both before and after lubrication.
Lubricating the Front Casters:
NOTE: Front casters should be lubricated annually.
1.Remove the
2.Grease the front caster.
3.Remove the
4.Repeat process for the other side of the machine.
Figure 15. Deck Lubrication
Figure 16. Control Handle Pivots & Seat Plate Pivots
Figure 17. Deck Lift Linkage Pivots
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Figure 18. Front Caster & Wheel
A. 1/4-28 Bolt
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