Section 3 - MAINTENANCE

3.3.4.TRACTOR LUBRICATION (Continued From Previous Page)

3. Clutch/Brake Pivot

The clutch/brake pivot is located on the L.H. underside of the tractor and is lubricated with one shot of general purpose grease. See Figure 3.6.

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PIVOT LUBRICATION

FITTING

FIGURE 3.6

4. Steering Sector Gear

Lubricate with a light coat of general purpose grease. See Figure 3.7.

LUBRICATE

STEERING

SECTOR GEAR

LUBRICATE

STEERING

SHAFT GEAR

FIGURE 3.7

5. Steering Shaft

Lubricate steering shaft wear points with a light coat of 30 wt. Motor oil.

6. Steering Drag Link

Lubricate both ends of steering drag link with a small amount of 30 wt. motor oil from an oil can. See Figure 3.8.

DRAG LINK

LUBRICATION

POINT

FIGURE 3.8

7. Steering Tie Rod

Lubricate both ends of steering tie rod with a small amount of 30 wt. motor oil from an oil can. See Figure 3.9.

LUBRICATE

BOTH ENDS

OF TIE ROD

FIGURE 3.9

8. Park Brake Lever

Using 30 wt. motor oil, lubricate the park brake lever mechanism pivot points, which are located on the left hand underside of tractor. See Figure 3.10. Lubricate mechanism with a thin coat of 30 wt. motor oil.

PARK BRAKE

LEVER

LUBRICATE

COMPONENTS ON

UNDERSIDE OF

TRACTOR

FIGURE 3.10

9. Deck Lift Mechanism

Lubricate all wear and pivot points of the deck lift.

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