Dixon 502 manual Primary and final drive, Zerks used, Each front wheel caster, Operation

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 502

LUBRICATION:
CHASSIS AND MOWER DECK:	Number of grease	zerks used (2)
LOCATIONS:	(1) each front wheel caster
SERVICE INTERVALS:	Every (50) hours	of operation
RECOMMENDED GREASE:	Name brand wheel	bearing or multi-purpose grease
CAUTION:	The use of compressed air pressure greasing methods

is not recommended as damage to seals and bearings could occur.

Using a hand pressure grease gun, lubricate each front caster to allow even distribution of grease within the caster, rotate or spin each front wheel caster after (3) pumps of the grease gun. Repeat process until the appearance of grease is noted completely around each caster.

DRIVE CHAINS:	Primary and final drive
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT:	Name brand aerosol chain spray
SERVICE INTERVALS:	As required for operating conditions

Remove excess dirt from chains, lubricate each chain completely by applying the lube to the inside of each connecting link. Applying lube directly to the top of the chain will only allow the lube to be thrown off in operation. The chains are of special construction which use o-rings to seal a factory lubricant inside of the chain. Additional lubrication will cushion chain to sprocket engagement. Avoid the use of any lubricants which may damage the o-rings used on this chain.

ENGINE OIL CHANGES:	"Refer to separate owners manual furnished by the OIL
RECOMMENDATIONS:	engine manufacturer."
SERVICE INTERVALS:

Please dispose of used oils at proper collection centers. Protect your environment.

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