byasafetydevice.Checktheirproperoperation
regularly.
•Checktheparkingbrakeoperationfrequently.
Adjustandserviceasrequired.
Lubrication
GreasingtheMachine
ServiceInterval:Every25hours—Greasethefront
casteraxles.(moreoftenindirtyor
dustyconditions).
Every50hours—Greasethepump-idlerpivot.
GreaseType:No.2lithiumormolybdenumgrease
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,disengage
theblade-controlswitch,andengagetheparking
brake;refertoEngagingtheParkingBrake
(page26).
2.Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingthe
operatingposition.
3.Cleanthegreasettingswitharag.
Note:Scrapeanypaintoffthefrontofthe
tting(s).
4.Greasethepumpidler-pulleypivotwith1or2
pumpsofgrease(Figure44).
5.Greasethefrontcasteraxles(Figure44).
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Figure44
1.Pump-idlerpivot
2.Casteraxle
6.Wipeupanyexcessgrease.
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