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5.1.12 Check tire pr essures:
Service Interval: 40 hrs.
a) Stop engine, wait for all moving par t s t o st op, and remove key.
b) Check t ir e pr essur e in dr ive tires.
c) Inflate drive tires t o 13 psi ( 90 kPa).
d) Semi-pneumatic cast er tires do not need to be inflated.
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 f ailur es to the hydro drive
system, frame and other com ponents. Foam filling tir es will void the warranty.
5.1.13 Check condition of belts:
Service Interval: 40 hrs.
a) Stop engine, wait for all moving par t s t o st op, and remove key.
b) Check under engine deck to check pump drive belt.
c) Remove left and right belt shields on deck and lift out floor pan to inspect
deck drive belt.
d) See Sections 5.2.3 and 5. 2.4, f or belt adjustment .
5.1.14 Lubricate g r ease fitting s :
Service Interval: Ref er t o chart .
a) Stop engine, wait for all moving par t s t o st op, and remove key.
b) Lubricate fittings with one to t wo pumps of NGLI grade #2 multi- pur pose
gun gr ease.
Refer t o the following chart for fitting locations and lubrication schedule.
LUBRICATION CHART

FITTING

LOCATIONS INITIAL

PUMPS NO. of

PLACES SERVICE

INTERVAL

1. Front Caster wheel hubs 0 2 y early
2. Front Caster Pivots 0 2 y early
3. Height Adjustment Shaft Bearings 1 5 40 hours
4. Deck Drive Belt Idler Arm 1 1 Yearly
5. Brake Brackets 1 2 200 hours
6. Pump Drive Belt Idler Arm 1 1 Yearly
7. Deck Rear Struts 1 2 40 hours
See 5.1.14 Section c) for special lubrication instructions on t he front cast er pivots and
Section 5.1.15 for special lubrication instructions on t he front cast er wheel hubs.
c) Lubricate front caster pivots once a year. Remove hex plug and cap. T hr ead
grease zerk in hole and pump with grease until it oozes out around top
bearing. Rem ove g r ease zerk and thread plug back in. Place cap back on.
No. 6 (P ump Driv e Bel t Idler Arm)
Located Under Engine Frame - Grease
through hole in top of engine frame, between
pumps.