Lubrication
WARNING!
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key if so equipped to
prevent unintended starting.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system and lift linkage
at least once a season with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a
season. Lubricate the axles and rim hubs well with an all-purpose
grease before reinstalling them.
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles and casters is equipped with a
grease fitting. See Fig. 6-3. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose
grease applied with a grease gun after every 50 hours of mower
operation.
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Deck Spindles
Grease fittings can be found on each deck spindle. See Fig. 6-4.
Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-
purpose lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes
(minimum) or sufficient grease to the spindle shaft.
Figure 6-4