Lubrication

Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 16 through 19 as well as the following lubrication points.

Grease:

•front caster wheel axles & yokes

•deck lift pivot blocks

•mower deck spindles

•mower deck idler arm

Regular Maintenance

Figure 16. Deck Lift Linkage Pivots

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, automotive-type high-temperature, lithium grease may be used when this is not available.

Oil:

 

 

 

 

 

• control handle pivots

 

 

Figu e 17.

Control Ha dle Pivots

 

• seat plate pivots

 

for

 

 

• deck lift pivots

 

 

 

• discharge chute hinge

 

 

 

Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled

 

 

 

where contact is made with other parts. Keep

il

 

 

 

and grease off belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe

 

 

 

fittings and surfaces clean both before and after

 

 

 

 

lubrication.

Not

 

 

 

Lubricating the Front Casters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Casters should be lubricated annually.

 

 

 

 

1. Remove the 1/4-28 bolt (A, Figure 19) screwed

Figure 18.

Deck Lubrication

 

into the caster and install a 1/4-28 gr ase fitting.

 

2. Grease the front caster.

 

 

 

 

 

3. Remove the 1/4-28 grease fitting and reinstall the

 

 

 

1/4-28 bolt.

 

 

 

 

 

4. Repeat the process for the other side of the

 

 

 

 

machine.

Reproduction

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 19. Front Caster & Wheel

A. 1/4-28 Bolt

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