20 Section 4— Product care
Number of Oil Points Description
DAILY
4 Deck Suspension Pivots
4 Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin
2 Height Adjustment Handle Pivots
2 Height Adjustment Stop Pivots
2 Deck Lift Linkage Pivots
2 Transport Handle Pivots
1 Transport Handle Pin
2 Deck Frame Up-and-Down Pivots
WEEKLY
1 Seat Hinge
2 Speed Control Linkage Rod End Bearings
2 Pump Control Lever Pivots
1 Brake Lever Pivot Clevis Pin
1 Brake Lever Control Rod Pivot
1 Brake Control Rod Swivel Joint
4 Brake Rod Clevis Pins
2 Brake Shaft Assembly Pivots
2 Grass Collection System Lid Hinges (If Mower is so equipped)
OIL CHART
Apply a few drops of SAE engine oil, grease,
or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both
sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start
engine and operate mower briefly to insure
that oil spreads evenly.
Engine Oil
• Shell Rotella® T Triple Protection™ 15W40
• Shell Rimula® 15W40
• Reference your engine manual for other approved options
Hydrostatic Fluid
• Drive System Fluid Plus (Shell TT-SB)
• Castrol™ (Syntec®) Edge™ 5W50
General Purpose Lubrication: Use any NLGI grade 2 multi-purpose grease. Shell Albida EP2 is recommended. Shell Albida EP 2 is a red-colored multi-purpose
grease designed for heavy-duty bearing applications. It has high base oil viscosity for mechanical stability, has been formulated for high load, low-speed
applications, and has excellent lubrication and corrosion protection.
Note: This Operator’s Manual covers several
models. Tractor features may vary by model.
Not all features in this manual are applicable to
all tractor models and the tractor depicted may
differ from yours.
Maintenance
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance or repairs,
disengage the PTO, move the drive pedals to the neutral
position engaging the parking brake, stop the engine
and remove the key to prevent unintended starting.
Post-Operation Tractor Care
After each operation of the tractor, the following
procedures should be implemented to extend
the life of your tractor and ensure safe operating
conditions.
DANGER
Failure to follow these recommendations may result
in serious injury to yourself or others and may cause
damage to the tractor.
Cleaning the Underside of the Deck
Rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside
and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals.
WARNING
Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is directed
AWAY from people, your house, garage, parked cars, etc.
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking
brake and stop the engine.
2. Use a hose to spray the underside of the
deck.
Note: Make sure that the hose is not
routed under the deck and is clear of all
moving parts.
3. After cleaning your deck, return to the
operator’s position and engage the PTO.
Keep the deck running for a minimum of
two minutes, allowing the underside of
the deck to thoroughly dry.
Cleaning the Tractor
WARNING
If the tractor has been recently run, the engine, muffler and
surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns
to the skin. Let the engine cool for at least five minutes
Exercise caution to avoid burns.
Your tractor should be cleaned after each
use and under certain conditions, i.e. dry
conditions and/or mulching situations,
additional cleaning may be necessary.
One of the best ways to keep your tractor
running efficiently and to reduce fire risk is
to regularly remove debris buildup from the
tractor. Follow the recommendations below
and contact your authorized dealer with any
questions.
• Allow the machine to cool in an open
area before cleaning.
• Do not use water on any part of the
tractor except the underside of the
cutting deck. Doing so can cause
damage to the tractor’s spindle
bearings, electrical system and engine,
leading to premature failures. The use of
compressed air and/or leaf blower will
help keep the tractor clean.
• Clean around the exhaust manifold, fuses,
all wiring and harnesses, muffler pipe,
muffler shield, engine intake screens and
cooling fins, etc. See Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1
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