DRIVELINE LUBRICATION
The Drivelines and U-Joints should be inspected each morning before the mower is started. FIGURE 7
The U-Joint and CV Joint on the Driveline undergo extreme forces when the unit is turning or when the Wings are being raised. It is important that the U-Joints and CV Joint be greased each day before the unit is started, and after each 8 hours of use. The U-Joints are located at each end of the Center and Wing Drivelines. The CV Joint is located at the end of the Main Driveline. The U-Joint and CV Joint assemblies are accessible by rotating the Driveline Safety Shield until the hole in the Shield matches up with the Grease Fitting. Use #2 Bearing Grease for lubrication. Do not force grease through the Needle Cup Assemblies. Inspect the U-Joint for wear by holding the shaft on one side of the U-Joint while trying to rotate the shaft on the other side of the U-Joint. If there is noticeable movement in the Driveline replace the U-joint before it causes severe damage to the Driveline.
IMPORTANT: Points A and B MUST be lubed every 8 hours.
GREASE | | GREASE ALL |
A | POINTS |
EVERY | B | EVERY 8 HOURS |
8 HOURS | | |
FIGURE 7
CV DRIVELINE PROFILE LUBRICATION
Grease telescoping profile tube through slots in shield tubes. NOTE: If slots do not align, cut another slot in outer shield that will align with hole in inner shield.
WING DRIVELINE PROFILE LUBRICATION
Grease telescoping profile tube inside the shielding daily. Driveline must be removed from one connection, separated and greased per Figure 8.
Raise and lower wings after applying grease to spread over joint working area.
FIGURE 8
WARNING! When attaching slide collar yoke to gearbox shaft, it is important that the spring-activated locking collar slides freely and locking ball is seated on the groove on PTO shaft. A loose yoke could slip off and result in personal injury or damage to mower.
Turf Flex 08-01 | Maintenance Section 5-5 | R 12-13-95 |
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