Apply a few drops of SAE engine oil, grease, or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start engine
and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly.
Number of Oil Points
Number of Grease Fittings Description
Number of Grease Points Description
Hydrostatic Fluid: Rimula 15W40 recommended.
Spindle Lubricant: Use only Shell Alvania RL 2 grease. This grease is an amber-colored grease designed for high speed bearing applications.
It has a base oil viscosity that reduces running losses, has been formulated for low noise, has excellent corrosion protection, and has excellent
bearing lubrication.
General Purpose Lubrication: Use any NLGI grade 2 multi-purpose grease. Shell Albida EP2 is recommended. Shell Albida EP 2 is a
red-colored multi-purpose grease designed for heavy-duty bearing applications. It has high base oil viscosity for mechanical stability, has been
formulated for high load, low-speed applications, and has excellent lubrication and corrosion protection.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Description
DAILY
4
Deck Suspension Pivots
4
Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin
2
Height Adjustment Handle Pivots
2
Height Adjustment Stop Pivots
2
Deck Lift Linkage Pivots
2
Transport Handle Pivots
1
Transport Handle Pin
2
Deck Frame Up-and-Down Pivots
WEEKLY
1
Seat Hinge
2
Steering Lever Linkage Rod End Bearings
2
Lever Return Assembly Rod End Bearings
2
Pump Control Lever Pivots
2
Grass Collection System Lid Hinges (If Mower is so equipped)
LUBRICATION CHART
Use a grease-gun filled with NO. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease
EVERY 25 HOURS
3
Blade Spindle Bearings
WEEKLY
2
Front Caster Wheels
2
Front Caster Wheel Spindles
2
Mower Deck Ball Wheels
WEEKLY
4
Mowing Deck Pivots
2
Deck Take-Up Idler Pivots
OIL CHART
23