Regular Maintenance
Lubrication
Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 20 through 23 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 Figure 20. Deck Lubrication installed.
Not all greases are compatible. Red Grease (p/n 5022285) is recommended,
Oil:
• control handle pivots |
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• seat plate pivots |
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• deck lift pivots |
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• discharge chute hinge |
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Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where |
| Figure 21. Con rol Handle Pivots & Seat Plate Pivots | |
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belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe fittings and surfaces |
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clean both before and after lubrication. |
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Lubricating the Front Casters: |
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NOTE: Front casters should be lubricated annually. |
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1. Remove the |
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front caster and install a |
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2. Grease the front caster. |
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3. Remove the |
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bolt. |
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4. Repeat process for the other side of the machine. |
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| Figure 22. Deck Lift Linkage Pivots |
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Figure 23. Front Caster & Wheel
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