Gravely HR1536FL - Page 18

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• Apply grease to front caster wheels.
• Apply grease to front caster wheel
spindles.
• Remove debris from the underside of
the mower deck.
• Check drive belt tension.
• Check tire pressure.
• Clean engine air filter.
• Check wheel nut torque.
Every 160 Hours or Monthly
(Whichever Comes First)
• Grease spindle bearings.
• Check transmission oil level.
• Spray lubricate mower deck idler
pulley pivots.
• Spray lubricate pump control linkage.
• Spray lubricate control lever pivot
shafts (both sides).
• Spray lubricate throttle cable.
• Spray lubricate choke control cable.
Annually
• Inspect all spindle bearings. Replace
as needed.
• Inspect all mower deck idler pulleys.
Replace as needed.
• Remove and inspect caster wheel
roller bearings; clean and pack with
grease. Replace as needed.
• Inspect drive belts. Replace as
needed. Run in and adjust tension.
• Clean power unit.
• Check all bolts and nuts; tighten as
needed.
• Replace spark plugs.
SERVICE LUBRICATION
Grease
Use a general all-purpose grease with an
NLGI grade No.2 rating.
Lubrication Points
• Apply grease to caster wheel bearings
(A) on both sides.
• Apply grease to front caster wheel
pivot bushings (B) on both sides.
• Apply grease to spindle bearings (C),
until grease is expelled from vent on
spindle housings.
• Apply grease to drive belt idler arm
pivot joint (D).
Figure 13
A
B
Figure 14
C