lUbRICaTION
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Wheel and Deck Zerks

Use only good quality bearing grease.
Grease from well-known brand names (petrochemical
companies, etc.) usually maintains a good quality.
Front Wheel Mount
Remove dust cap to expose zerk. Lubricate with a
grease gun until the grease is forced out around the
top washer.
Front Wheel Bearings
Lubricate 3-4 strokes with a grease gun on each set of
wheel bearings.
8065-032
Lubricating front wheels
8065-033
Deck spindle
Deck Spindle
Lower the cutting deck completely.
If a grease gun without rubber hose is used, the foot
plate must be removed.
Lubricate with a grease gun, 2-3 strokes per spindle.

Cables

If possible, grease both ends of the cables and move
the controls to end stop positions when lubricating.
Ret the rubber covers on the cables after lubrication.
Cables with sheaths will bind if they are not lubricated
regularly. If a cable binds, it can disrupt operation.
If a cable binds, remove the cable and hang it
vertically. Lubricate it with light engine oil until the oil
begins to escape from the bottom.