Grease
front caster wheel axles & yokes
deck lift pivot blocks
mower deck spindles
mower deck idler arm
transmission cradle pivot points
Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply
grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed.
Not all greases are compatible. Red grease (p/n 5022285) is
recommended, automotive-type, high-temperature, lithium
grease may be used when this is not available.
Oil
control handle pivots
seat plate pivots
deck lift pivots
discharge chute hinge
Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact
is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts and
pulleys. Remember to wipe fitting and surfaces clean both before
and after lubrication.
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Lubricate the Front Casters
Interval: Annually
1. Remove the 1/4-28 bolt (A, Figure 28) screwed into the
caster and install a 1/4-28 grease fitting.
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