OWNER SERVICE Cont’d
Lubrication
1. Do not let excess grease collect on or around | 5. | ||
parts, particularly when operating in sandy areas. | gear lube to blow out vent plug. The gear lube could | ||
2. Figure 6 shows the lubrication points. The accom- | then ruin the belt. | ||
6. | Use a lithium grease of #2 consistency with a | ||
panying chart gives the frequency of lubrication in | |||
operating hours, based on normal operating condi- | MOLY (molybdenum disulfide) additive for all loca- | ||
tions. Severe or unusual conditions may require more | tions. Be sure to clean fittings thoroughly before | ||
frequent lubrication. Some reference numbers have | attaching grease gun. When applied according to the | ||
more than one location; be sure you lubricate all loca- | lubrication chart, one good pump of most guns is suf- | ||
tions. | ficient. | ||
3. Use SAE 90W gear lube in the gearbox. Check | 7. In addition to the lubrication points shown (Figure | ||
gearbox daily for evidence of leakage at both seals | 6), oil the six mower lift pivot points (See Oilite Bush- | ||
and the gasket between the housing and cover. If | ing Location, page 21), at least once a year. | ||
leakage is noted, repair immediately. There may be a |
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small amount of lube emitted from the vent plug; this |
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is not considered leakage. |
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4. Check lube level every 50 hours by removing the vent plug and inserting an object such as a wooden pencil through the hole until it touches the bottom of the gearbox. The oil level should show 1" on the pen- cil. You may also check the oil by using an Allen wrench to remove the level plug in the front of the gearbox.
Drive Shaft Lubrication
1.Lubricate the drive shaft slip joint every 8 operat- ing hours. Failure to maintain proper lubrication could result in damage to
2.Lower mower to ground and apply a bead of grease all around the male half where it meets the female half. Raise and lower mower several times to distribute grease.
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