Service Lubrication

Grease

Use grease based on the expected air temperature range during the service interval.

Greases that may be used are:

•SAE Multipurpose EP Grease with 3 to 5 percent molybdenum disulfide.

•SAE Multipurpose EP Grease.

•Greases meeting Military Specification MIL-G-10924C may be used as arctic grease.

Lubricating Front Axle Pivot

MX10500

•Lubricate front axle center pivot (A) with one or two shots of general all-purpose grease.

Lubricating Front Axle Wheel Spindles and Bearings

MX7700

•Lubricate front wheel spindles (A) and bearings (B), one

on each side, with one or two shots of general all-purpose grease.

Lubricating Seat

MX7699

•Lubricate plastic washers and bushings (A) under the seat with a general all-purpose spray lubricant.

Lubricating Pivot Points

MX10515

Picture Note: 107 cm (42 in.) deck used for illustration.

A- Lift Pivots

B- Mower Deck Pivot Points (on both sides)

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Contents

Sabo 108-17 HS Using Your Operator’s Manual IntroductionThank You for Purchasing a Sabo Product Machine Use Sabo Lawn Tractor Sabo 108-17 HS Product IdentificationRecord Identification Numbers Table of Contents Safety Pictorial Safety SignsAvoid Injury Avoid Injury Use Transmission Free- Wheeling Lever Safely Avoid Injury From Battery Gases and Acids Avoid Injury From Getting Caught In BeltAvoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Belts Checking Mowing Area CE Certification, Specification and Sound LabelOperating Safely Parking Safely Rotating Blades are Dangerous Avoid Tipping Keep Riders Off Towing Loads Safely Prevent Fires Practice Safe MaintenanceWear Appropriate Clothing Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable Tire SafetyHandling Fuel Safely Handling Waste Product and Chemicals Daily Operating Checklist OperatingAvoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Operator Station Controls Miscellaneous Accessories Miscellaneous Controls Adjusting Seat Adjusting Cutting HeightAdjusting Mower Deck Wheels Mower Setting Approximate Cutting Height Checking Mower Level 38 mm 1.5-In 51 mm 2-In 64 mm 2.5-In 76 mm 3-In. and above Adjusting Mower Level Testing Safety Systems Testing Park Brake Switch Testing Seat Switch Testing Park BrakeTesting PTO Switch Testing Reverse Implement Option RIO Picture Note Machine with mechanical PTO shown Using the Park Brake Using the Fuel GaugeUsing the Service Reminder Starting the Engine Idling Engine Stopping the Engine Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission Using HeadlightsEngine On Travel in Reverse Emergency Stopping Using The Reverse Implement Option RIOUsing Cruise Control Using Mower Lift Lever Pushing Machine Unplugging Mower or Optional Bagger Transporting Machine on Trailer Using Mulch Cover Using CargO Mount SystemUsing Storage Accessory Using Weights Using Tire Chains Mowing Tips Part Numbers Replacement PartsParts Intervals Service IntervalsServicing Your Machine After Storage Service Lubrication MX10512 Service Engine Avoid FumesEngine Oil Checking Engine Oil Level Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner ElementsChanging Engine Oil and Filter Picture Note Right side of engine Loosen knob a to remove air cleaner cover B Checking Spark Plug Adjusting Carburetor Replacing Fuel Filter Service Transmission Checking Transmission Service Mower Removing Mower Installing Mower Replacing Mower Drive Belt 107 cm 42 in. Deck Checking for Bent Mower Blades Adjusting Mower Belt Tension 107 cm 42 in. DeckAdjusting Spindle Brakes 107 cm 42 in. Deck Installing Mower Blades Servicing Mower Blades Sharpening Blades Balancing Blades Service Electrical Service the Battery SafelyCleaning Battery and Terminals Removing and Installing the Battery Replacing Fuse Booster Battery Disabled Vehicle BatteryReplacing Headlight Bulb Filling Fuel Tank Service MiscellaneousRemoving and Installing Hood Cleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces Cleaning and Repairing Metal SurfacesCleaning Repairing Minor Scratches surface scratch Engine TroubleshootingUsing Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Mower ElectricalTractor Troubleshooting Storing Safety StoragePreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage Storage Assembly Charge and Connect BatteryAdjust Mower Level Check Machine Safety System Specifications Mower Deck 107 cm 42 Recommended LubricantsSpeed of Rotation of the Cutting Device Sound Measurements Declaration of Conformity Sabo 108-17 HS Lawn Tractor Index Belt, 107 cm 42 in. Deck, Replacing Mower Drive Spindles, Lubricating Front Axle Wheel Bearings Page Page Sabo Parts Well-Trained Technicians Service StatementRight Tools Prompt Service Service Record Record Service Dates