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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 24. Cleaning the Radiator & Screen
A. Radiator
B. Radiator Screen
B
A
3. If the coolant level is insufficient, remove the cap
(E) from the reservoir and add coolant to the LOW
(COLD) mark. See engine owners manual for
specific engine coolant specifications.
4. Reinstall the cap.
NOTE: Proper coolant mix is a 50/50 mixture of
ethylene glycol and distilled water. See engine
owners manual for engine coolant specifications.
Change Engine Coolant
See engine owners manual for specific engine coolant
procedures. The drain valve is located at the base of
the right-hand side of the radiator.
Clean Radiator & Screen
Clean the radiator (A, Figure 24) and screen before
each use, or as required (depending on conditions) to
allow proper air-flow through radiator and hydraulic oil
cooler.
1. Raise the seat plate.
2. Lift the radiator screen (B) straight up to remove
the screen. Flush the screen with water or blow
clean with air. Flush the radiator core with water or
blow clean with air. See engine owners manual for
proper radiator cleaning procedures.
3. Reinstall the radiator screen. Make sure the
screen is fully seated in the carrier.
4. Lower the seat plate.
Regular Maintenance
Lubrication
Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures
24 through 31 as well as the following lubrication
points.
Grease:
• front caster wheel axles & yokes
• deck lift pivot blocks
• mower deck spindles
• mower deck idler arm
• pump & PTO drive idler arms
• drive shaft universal joint
Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts
to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings
are not installed.
Not all greases are compatible. Ferris Red Grease
(p/n 5022285) is recommended, automotive-type
high-temperature, lithium grease may be used when
this is not available.
Not for
Reproduction