Ferris Industries 5900633, 5900645, 5900636, 5900646 manual Lubrication, Regular Maintenance, Grease

Regular Maintenance

LUBRICATION

Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figure 15 as well as the following lubrication points.

Grease:

•front caster wheel axles & yokes

•deck lift pivot blocks

•mower deck spindles

•mower deck idler arm

Use grease fittings when present. Apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed.

Not all greases are compatible. Ferris Red Grease (p/n 5022285) is recommended, automotive-type high-temperature, lithium grease may be used when this is not available.

Oil:

•control handle pivots

•deck lift pivots

•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.

Mower Deck Lubrication Points*

*Shown with guards removed for illustration purposes only.

RE-PACK

BEARING

ANNUALLY

Figure 15. Lubrication Points

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