OWNER SERVICE
The information in this section is written for operators who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, your dealer has trained service technicians available. For your protection, read and follow the safety informa- tion in this manual
Full chain shielding must be installed when operating in populated areas or other areas where thrown objects could injure people or damage property.
•If this machine is not equipped with full chain shielding, operation must be stopped when any- one comes within 300 feet (92 m).
•This shielding is designed to reduce the risk of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec- tive devices cannot prevent all objects from escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing condition. It is possible for objects to ricochet and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m).
Keep hands and body away from pressurized lines. Use paper or cardboard, not hands or other body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety goggles. Hydraulic fluid under pressure can easily penetrate skin and will cause serious injury or death.
Make sure that all operating and service person- nel know that if hydraulic fluid penetrates skin, it must be surgically removed as soon as possible by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gan- grene, serious injury, or death will result. CON-
TACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY.
Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.
Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until engine is stopped, power unit is properly secured, equip- ment and all components are lowered to the ground, and system pressure is released by oper- ating all valve control levers.
Before dismounting power unit or performing any service or maintenance, follow these steps: disengage power to equipment, lower the
CAUTION
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy,
LUBRICATION INFORMATION
Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts, particularly when operating in sandy areas.
See Figure 2 and Figure 3 for lubrication points and fre- quency or lubrication based on normal operating condi- tions. Sever or unusual operating conditions may require more frequent lubrication.
Use a lithium grease of #2 consistency with a MOLY (molybdenum disulfide) additive for all locations unless otherwise noted. Be sure to clean fittings thoroughly before attaching grease gun. One good pump of most guns is sufficient when the lubrication schedule is fol- lowed.
Gearbox Lubrication
Use SAE 90W gear lube in gearboxes. Fill to plug on side of gearbox. Check gearbox daily for evidence of leakage, and contact your dealer if leakage occurs.
Driveline Lubrication
Lubricate the driveshaft slip joints every eight operat- ing hours. Failure to maintain proper lubrication could result in damage to
1.Lower mower decks to the ground.
2.Disconnect drivelines from decks.
3.Separate driveline half.
4.Apply grease all around and along inner shaft.
5.Reassembly driveline halves and connect to gearboxes.
6.Raise and lower decks several time to distribute grease along drivelines.
To grease the telescoping shaft of the CV drive, the drive must be disconnected from the tractor and fully collapsed to expose the grease fitting.
Seasonal Lubrication
In addition to the daily recommended lubrication, a more extensive application is recommended season- ally.
18 Owner Service | MAN0765 (12/5/2008) |
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