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Cables with casing must be lubricated regularly to
prevent malfunction.
a) Remove the cable and hang it vertically.
b) Lubricate the cable with thin engine oil until the
oil starts to release from the bottom. Replace the
cable if the oil does not release from the bottom.
Note: You can fill a small plastic bag with oil and seal
the plastic bag against the cable casing with tape. Let
the cable hang vertically from the bag until the next day.
To lubricate the cutting deck
1. Remove the front cover.
2. Lubricate the joints and the bearings with engine oil.
To lubricate the pedal system
1. Remove the 4 screws and remove the frame plate.
2. Push and release the pedals and lubricate the parts
that move with engine oil.
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3. Lubricate the cables for the forward and rearward
drive pedals with engine oil.
To lubricate the parking brake cable
1. Remove the 4 screws and remove the frame plate.
2. Remove the left side cover.
3. Remove the rubber casing on the parking brake
cable.
4. Lubricate the ends of the parking brake cable with
engine oil.
5. Lubricate the parking brake cable with engine oil.
6. Press the parking brake pedal 3 times and lubricate
the parking brake cable again.
7. Attach the left side cover and the frame plate.
To lubricate the chains in the frame
tunnel
1. Remove the screws and remove the frame plate.
2. Lubricate the chain in the frame tunnel with engine
oil or chain lubricant spray.
To lubricate the seat slides
1. Tilt the seat forward.
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