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LUBRICATION GUIDE
—Before Each Use
NOTE
Lubrication information for optional equipment may be found in the manual which is included with the
specific piece of optional equipment.
1. Engine filler cap and
dipstick
Check the oil (with the engine stopped) and add sufficient new oil to bring it to
the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if
the oil level is below the “LOW” mark on the dipstick.
2. Transmission oil level
and fill port
Check the oil with the engine stopped. Keep the lubricant up to the “FULL”
mark on the dipstick.
NOTE: The transmission oil level and fill port services the following:
1. Rear axle
2. Hydrostatic transmission
—After Every 10 Hours of Operation
3. Steering knuckles (2)
(both sides)
Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and
apply sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt.
4. Transmission oil filter NOTE: After the first 10 hours only, remove the transmission oil filter and
replace with a new filter. Refer to “MAINTENANCE.” Change the transmission
oil filter after 50 hours and every 100 hours of operation thereafter.
5. Front axle pivot bolt Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and
apply sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt.
6. Foot and lift control
pivot points
Use a liberal amount of high grade lubricating oil.
7. Deck spindles Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and
apply 2 strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt.
8. Spindle belt idler arm Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and
apply 2 strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt.
—After Every 30 Hours of Operation
9. Front wheel bearings Two or three strokes minimum of the lubricator using 251H EP grease or an
equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease.
10. Steering gear
housing (2)
Every 30 hours or three times a season, use 251H EP grease or an equivalent
No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease. Apply two strokes with lubricator.
—After Every 50 Hours of Operation
11. Transmission oil filter NOTE: After the first 50 hours only, remove the transmission oil filter and
replace with a new filter. Refer to “MAINTENANCE.” Change the transmission
oil filter every 100 hours of operation thereafter.
12. Deck front gauge
wheels
Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and
apply sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt
13. Deck double pulley Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and
apply sufficient grease to maintain lubrication.
—After Every 100 Hours of Operation
14. Transmission oil filter Change the transmission oil filter and replace with a new filter. Refer to
“MAINTENANCE.”
15. Engine oil drain valve
and oil filter
While the engine oil is warm, open the drain valve and remove the oil filter, and
drain all of the oil from the crankcase. Close the drain valve. Refer to
“MAINTENANCE,” “FILLING THE CRANKCASE” and “OIL FILTER” for
proper oil filling procedure. Refer to “LUBRICATION TABLE” for the proper
quantity and viscosity to use.