Section 6 — Maintenance & adjuStMentS
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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.
LUBRICATION CHART
Use a grease-gun filled with NO. 2
Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease
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 Steering Lever Linkage Rod End Bearings
2 Lever Return Assembly 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)
Number of Grease Fittings Description
EVERY 25 HOURS
3 Blade Spindle Bearings (See Figure 5-1)
WEEKLY
2 Front Caster Wheels (See Figure 5-2)
2 Front Caster Wheel Spindles (See Figure 5-2)
2 Mower Deck Ball Wheels (See Figure 5-3)
Engine Oil
• Shell Rotella® T Triple Protection™ 15W40
• Shell Rimula® 15W40
• Reference your engine manual for other approved options
Hydrostatic Fluid
• Cub Drive System Fluid Plus (Shell TT-SB)
• Castrol™ (Syntec®) Edge™ 5W50
Spindle Lubricant: Use only Shell Alvania RL 2 grease. This
grease is an amber-colored grease designed for high speed
bearing applications. It has a base oil viscosity that reduces
running losses, has been formulated for low noise, has excellent
corrosion protection, and has excellent bearing lubrication.
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.
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