Lubrication
General
Remove the ignition key to prevent unintentional movements during lubrication.
When lubricating with an oilcan, it ought to be filled with engine oil.
When lubricating with grease, unless otherwise stated, grease 503 98
If the machine is used daily it should be lubricated twice a week.
Wipe away excess grease after lubrication.
It is important to avoid getting lubricant on the belts or the drive surfaces on the belt pulleys. Should this happen, attempt to clean them with spirits. If the belt continues to slip after cleaning with spirits, it must be replaced.
Petrol or other petroleum products must not be used to clean belts.
Accessories
Lubrication or other maintenance of optional equipment or accessories is not described in this manual. This equipment too, naturally, requires maintenance. See the manuals for the respective accessories for instructions.
Lubricating the cables
Grease both ends of the cables and move the controls to end stop positions when lubricating.
Cables with sheaths will jam if they are not lubricated regularly. A jammed cable may cause malfunction, such as the parking braking being applied. If a cable binds, remove the cable and hang it vertically. Lubricate it with thin engine oil until the oil begins to escape from the bottom.
A tip: Fill a small plastic bag with oil and tape it so that it seals against the casing and allow the cable to hang vertically from the bag overnight. If you do not succeed in lubricating the cable, it must be replaced.
Cutting unit
Remove the front cover.
Lubricate using an oilcan.
- Joints and bearings
Pedal system in the frame tunnel
Lubricate the pedal system in the frame tunnel.
•Remove the cover of the frame tunnel by loosening the screws (two on the steering servo housing).
•Work the pedals and lubricate the moving parts with an oilcan. Lubricate the cables for the brake and drive pedals using an oil can.
Chains in the frame tunnel
Remove the frame plate by loosening the two screws.
Lubricate the chains in the frame tunnel with an oilcan or chain lubricant spray for motorcycles. Lubricate the steering cable pulley axle with grease.
Links and joints in the cutting adjustment
Lubricate the links and the joints for the cutting height adjustment stay behind the right front wheel. Lubricate using an oilcan.
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