Lubrication
Greasing the Bearings and
Bushings
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
The machine has grease fittings that you must
lubricate regularly with No. 2 lithium grease. Also,
lubricate the machine immediately after every
washing.
The grease-fitting locations and quantities are:
Traction Unit
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2 brake pedal pivot-shaft bearings
•
2 front and rear-axle-pivot bushings
•
2 steering-cylinder-ball joints
•
2 tie-rod-ball joints
•
2 king-pin bushings
Note:
Lubricate only the top fitting on the king pin
annually (2 pumps).
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Center Mower Deck
Note:
You may need to raise the deck to expose the
grease fittings for the latch pivot and the lower link.
•
2 latch pivots
Note:
You may need to manually trip the latches
to gain access to the grease fittings
Use a pry bar to close and open the latch.
•
2 caster-fork-shaft bushings
•
3 spindle-shaft bearings—located under the pulley
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2 idler-arm-pivot bushings
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