NOTE: Do not add any type of tire liner or foam fill material to the tires. Excessive loads created by foam filled tires may cause failures to the hydro drive system, frame, and other components. Foam filling tires will void the warranty.
5.1.16Check condition of belts:
Service Interval: 40 hrs.
a)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b)Unhook seat latch and tilt seat up. Lift the rubber flap on front side of the engine to check pump drive belt.
c)Remove left and right belt shields on deck and lift up floor pan to inspect deck drive belt.
d)Check under machine to inspect the mule drive belt.
e)See Sections 5.2.3, through 5.2.5 for belt adjustment.
5.1.17Lubricate grease fittings:
Service Interval: Refer to chart.
a)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b)Lubricate fittings with one to two pumps of NGLI grade #2
Refer to the following chart for fitting locations and lubrication schedule.
LUBRICATION CHART
| FITTING | INITIAL | NO. of | SERVICE |
| LOCATIONS | PUMPS | PLACES | INTERVAL |
1. | Front Caster wheel hubs | ∗0 | 2 | ∗yearly |
2. | Front Caster Pivots | ∗0 | 2 | ∗yearly |
3. | Height Adj. Shaft Bearings | 1 | 5 | 40 hours |
4. | Deck Drive Belt Idler Arm |
|
|
|
| For Units With S/N 464,999 and Lower | 1 | 1 | 40 hours |
| For Units With S/N 465,000 and Higher | 1 | 1 | Yearly |
5. | Brake Brackets | 1 | 2 | 200 hours |
6. | Mule Drive Belt Idler Arm |
|
|
|
| For Units With S/N 464,999 and Lower | 1 | 1 | 40 hours |
| For Units With S/N 465,000 and Higher | 1 | 1 | Yearly |
7. | Pump Drive Belt Idler Arm |
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|
|
| For Units With S/N 464,999 and Lower | 1 | 1 | 40 hours |
| For Units With S/N 465,000 and Higher | 1 | 1 | Yearly |
8. | Deck Rear Struts | 1 | 2 | 40 hours |
∗See Section 5.1.16 c) for special lubrication instructions on the front caster pivots and Section 5.1.17 for special lubrication instructions on the front casters wheel hubs.
No. 6 (Mule Drive Belt Idler Arm)
Located Under Engine Frame
No. 7 (Pump Drive Belt Idler Arm)
Located Under Engine Frame
No. 4, 6, & 7 (Idler Pivots)
For Units with S/N 464,999 and Lower: Monthly disassemble belt and spring and grease under a “No Load” condition.
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