Regular Maintenance
LUBRICATION
Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 12 through 16 as well as the following lubrication points.
Grease:
•front caster wheel axles
•deck lift pivots
•deck lift foot pedal
•mower deck idler arm
Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed.
Not all greases are compatible. Ferris Red Grease (part #22285) is recommended,
Oil:
•control handle pivots
•floor plate hinge
•discharge chute hinge
Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces clean both before and after lubrication.
Figure 12. Deck Lift Pedal & Pivots
Figure 13. Deck Lift Linkage Pivots
Figure 14. Deck Lubrication
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