MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATIONOil:

Lubricate the unit at the following lubrication points shown in Figures 13 through 16.

Grease:

•control handle pivots

•discharge chute hinge

• front caster wheel axles

Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled

• front caster yokes

where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil

and grease off belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe

• roller straps (deck lift pivots)

fittings and surfaces clean both before and after

 

• mower deck idler arm pivot

lubrication.

• mower deck arbors

 

Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts

 

to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings

 

are not installed.

 

Not all greases are compatible. Use automotive-type

 

lithium grease.

 

Reproduction

 

for

 

 

Figu e 14. Arbor Lubrication - 46” Models

Not

Figure 15. Arbor Lubrication - 44”, 50” & 54” Models

 

 

 

Lube Idler

 

 

Arm Pivot
Figure 13. Lubricate the RiderFigure 16. Lubricate Idler Arm Pivot

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