Lubrication
Greasing the Bearings
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease all lubrication
points.
Grease Type: No. 2 lithium grease
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade-control switch.
2. Move the motion-control levers outward to the PARK
position, shut off the engine, remove the key, and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Clean the grease ttings (Figure 31 and Figure 32) with
a rag.
Note: Make sure to scrape any paint off the front of
the tting(s).
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Figure 31
1. Front caster tire
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Figure 32
Located on the seat-pan underside
1. Read the instructions
before servicing or
performing maintenance.
3. Grease every 25 operating
hours.
2. Check the tire pressure
every 25 operating hours.
4. Engine
4. Connect a grease gun to each tting (Figure 31 and
Figure 32).
5. Pump grease into the ttings until grease begins to
ooze out of the bearings.
Engine Maintenance
Engine Safety
Shut off the engine before checking the oil or adding oil to
the crankcase.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few
hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Elements
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO).
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
5. Clean around the air-cleaner cover to prevent dirt from
getting into the engine and causing damage.
6. Lift the cover and rotate the air-cleaner assembly out
of the engine (Figure 33).
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Figure 33
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