ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

In addition to the daily maintenance on pages 8 to12, the following maintenance schedules are recommended.

IMPORTANT

These schedules are based on operating in ‘average’ conditions. In wet, heavy or sandy conditions, more frequent periods of service are recommended.

In such conditions the Roller Bearings should be greased every 20 hours.

40 HOURS or WEEKLY

Refer to Fig.24

Apply grease to :

Reel Bearings.

Roller Bearings. (See note above).

Telescopic Arm.

Jackshaft Bearings. (See below).

Outrigger Wheels. (Dual wheels only).

Reel wheels. (Vertical Mower only).

IMPORTANT

Do not ‘over grease’ the Jackshaft Bearings as this may ‘pop’ the seals and result in bearing failure.

80 HOURS

Refer to Fig.24

Apply grease to :

PTO Tubes.

Idler Arms.

Wing Pivots.

Lift Pivots.

Tongue Jack.

Vertical Mower Wheel.

Also :

Check the Gearbox oil level. Refer to pages 32 and 33 for Gearbox lubrication details.

Apply oil to the Reel and Bed-knife threaded ‘height of cut’ adjusters

Apply oil to the Verti-Cut ‘depth of cut’ threaded adjusters.

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