Section 4 - MAINTENANCE

4.3.3.RIDING MOWER - LUBRICATION

1.Front Wheel Bearings

Lubricate with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 4.5.

FRONT

WHEEL

LUBRICATE

BEARINGS

FIGURE 4.5

2. Hydro Pumps

Check the level of the fluid in both of the fluid reservoirs. Wipe away all dirt and debris from around reservoir cap before removing. Oil must remain absolutely clean! Check with machine on a level surface with engine “OFF”. Fill reservoir as needed to bring level up. The reservoir is properly filled when the fluid level is 1½” below the top of the filler neck. DO NOT OVER FILL. Use clean, fresh premium automotive oil having a viscosity equivalent to SAE 20W50 API SL. The fluid should be chemically stable, incorporating rust and oxidation inhibitors. Make sure funnels, pouring spouts and oil can are completely clean. Reinstall reservoir cap. See Figure 4.6.

3. Other Lubrication Points

Lubricate machine caster wheel shafts, traction idler arm and mower deck idler arms with Kendall NLGI No. 2 lithium grease or equivalent, from a grease gun. See Figure 4.7.

4.4BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE

1.Clean all dirt and debris from around the two hydraulic fluid reservoirs. Especially around the top and cap area.

2.Clean all dirt and debris from the cooling fins on the engine and from both hydraulic pumps.

4.5ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)

Perform all maintenance as described in Section “AFTER EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS”. Refer to Section “Service Schedule”.

4.5.1.ENGINE

Service engine according to engine owner’s manual.

HYDRAULIC FLUID RESERVOIRS

FIGURE 4.6

LUBRICATE MOWER

DECK IDLER ARMS

LUBRICATE TRACTION

DRIVE IDLER ARM

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

FIGURE 4.7

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NZM19481KWV specifications

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