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Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
LUBRICATION
Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures
18 through 22 as well as the following lubrication
points.
Grease:
• front caster wheel axles & yokes
• deck lift pivot blocks
• mower deck spindles
• mower deck idler arm
Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts
to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings
are not installed.
Not all greases are compatible. Use automotive-type
lithium grease.
Oil:
• control handle pivots
• seat plate pivots
• deck lift pivots
• discharge chute hinge
Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled
where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and
grease off belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe
fittings and surfaces clean both before and after
lubrication.
Figure 20. Deck Lift Linkage Pivots
Figure 21. Front Caster & Wheel
Figure 19. Control Handle Pivots & Seat Plate
Pivots
Figure 18. Deck Lubrication
Figure 22. Suspension & Deck Lift Pivots
