Regular Maintenance
LUBRICATION
Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 13 through 16 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. Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed.
Not all greases are compatible. Red Grease
(p/n 5022285) is recommended,
Oil:
•control handle pivots
•seat plate 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.
Figure 13. Deck Lubrication
Figure 14. Control Handle Pivots & Seat Plate Pivots
Figure 15. Deck Lift Linkage Pivots
Figure 16. Front Caster & Wheel
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