Lubrication
Greasing the Machine
Grease the machine more often in dirty or dusty
conditions.
Grease T ype: No. 2 lithium or molybdenum grease
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage the parking
brake.
2. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Clean the grease ttings with a rag.
Note: Scrape any paint of f the front of the
tting(s).
4. Connect a grease gun to the tting.
5. Pump grease into the ttings until grease begins
to ooze out of the bearings.
6. Wipe up any excess grease.
Lubricating the Mower
Deck-Lift Pivots
Service Interval : Every 100 hours
Use light oil or spray lubricant to lubricate the deck-lift
pivots.
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Figure 46
Machine with Side Discharge Shown
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Figure 47
Greasing the Mower Deck
Service Interval : Y early —Grease the pump-belt-idler
arm.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage the parking
brake.
2. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Grease the mower deck idler-pulley pivot until
grease comes out the bottom ( Figure 48 or
Figure 49 ).
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Figure 48
Machine with Side Discharge Shown
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