LUBRICATION GUIDE
—Before Each Use
1. | Engine filler cap and | Check the oil (with the engine stopped) and add sufficient new oil to bring it to |
| dipstick | the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if |
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| the oil level is below the “LOW” mark on the dipstick. |
2. | Transmission oil level | Check the oil with the engine stopped. Keep the lubricant up to the “FULL” |
| and fill port | mark on the dipstick. |
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| NOTE: The transmission oil level and fill port services the following: |
1.Rear axle
2.Hydrostatic transmission
—After Every 10 Hours of Operation
3. | Steering knuckles (2) | Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 |
| (both sides) | apply sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt. |
4. | Transmission oil filter | NOTE: After the first 10 hours only, remove the transmission oil filter and |
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| replace with a new filter. Refer to “MAINTENANCE.” Change the transmission |
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| oil filter after 50 hours and every 100 hours of operation thereafter. |
5. | Front axle pivot bolt | Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 |
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| apply sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt. |
6. | Foot and lift control | Use a liberal amount of high grade lubricating oil. |
| pivot points |
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7. | Deck spindles | Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 |
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| apply 2 strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt. |
8. | Spindle belt idler arm | Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 |
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| apply 2 strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt. |
—After Every 30 Hours of Operation
9. | Front wheel bearings | Two or three strokes minimum of the lubricator using 251H EP grease or an |
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| equivalent No. 2 |
10. | Steering gear | Every 30 hours or three times a season, use 251H EP grease or an equivalent |
| housing (2) | No. 2 |
—After Every 50 Hours of Operation
11. | Transmission oil filter | NOTE: After the first 50 hours only, remove the transmission oil filter and |
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| replace with a new filter. Refer to “MAINTENANCE.” Change the transmission |
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| oil filter every 100 hours of operation thereafter. |
12. | Deck front gauge | Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 |
| wheels | apply sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt |
13. | Deck double pulley | Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 |
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| apply sufficient grease to maintain lubrication. |
—After Every 100 Hours of Operation
14. Transmission oil filter | Change the transmission oil filter and replace with a new filter. Refer to |
| “MAINTENANCE.” |
15.Engine oil drain valve and oil filter
While the engine oil is warm, open the drain valve and remove the oil filter, and drain all of the oil from the crankcase. Close the drain valve. Refer to “MAINTENANCE,” “FILLING THE CRANKCASE” and “OIL FILTER” for proper oil filling procedure. Refer to “LUBRICATION TABLE” for the proper quantity and viscosity to use.
NOTE
Lubrication information for optional equipment may be found in the manual which is included with the specific piece of optional equipment.
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