Simplicity ZT4000 Series manual Lubrication, Grease, Oil, Lubricating the Front Casters

Regular Maintenance

Lubrication

Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 21 through 25 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. Use automotive-type lithium grease.

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.

Lubricating the Front Casters:

Front casters should be lubricated annually.

1.Remove the 1/4-28 bolt (A, Figure 24) screwed into the front caster and install a 1/4-28 grease fitting.

2.Grease the front caster.

3.Remove the 1/4-28 grease fitting and reinstall the 1/4-28 bolt.

4.Repeat process for the other side of the machine.

Figure 21. Deck Lubrication

Figure 22. Control Handle Pivots & Seat Plate Pivots

Figure 23.	Deck Lift Linkage Pivots
	A
Figure 24.	Front Caster & Wheel
A. 1/4-28 Bolt
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