CAUTION:
DO NOT over fill gearbox. This could cause damage to oil seals and can cause
permanent damage to the gearbox. This issue will not be covered under warranty.
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BEFORE PUTTING ROTARY MOWER INTO SERVICE
(IMPORTANT-INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO START UP)
SHIPPED WITH OIL IN GEARBOX
SHIPPED WITHOUT GREASE IN GREASE FITTINGS.
UNIT MUST BE SERVICED BEFORE USING.
• *When Adding Oil Use Multi-Purpose Gear Oil (I.E. S.A.E. 80w/90 or
S.A.E. 85w/140 Multi-purpose gear oil) in Gearbox.
• For all Grease Fittings use TYPE/grade II tube grease.
STEP 1 Place rotary mower so that the deck is secure and level.
STEP 2 Remove 1/2” Pipe Plug (Located at top of gearbox) and 1/8” Pipe Plug
(located at lower 1/3 of gearbox) if oil comes out lower hole replace lower plug
immediately and continue to Step 4. If no oil comes out continue to Step 3.
STEP 3 Now that you have checked the gearbox lubrication level and it is not level with
1/8” hole, add one of the multi-purpose gear oils listed above* through top
1/2” hole until lubrication is level with lower 1/8" hole.
STEP 4 Replace both the 1/2” pipe plug (located at top of gear box) and 1/8" pipe plug
(located at lower 1/3 of gear box) and clean away any excess oil.
STEP 5 Grease (with a grade II type tube grease),
The following zerks:
Tail wheel, wheel fork (See Figure M-1, page 22).
Tail wheel fork (See Figure M-1, page 22).
Both U-Joints on the PTO Shaft (See Figure M-2, page 22).
STEP 6 Inspect all guards to insure they are in good working order. If not replace
before using.
STEP 7 Check all bolts, nuts and belt to insure they are tight and secure.
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