Ferris Industries 5900972 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Regular Maintenance
Figure 15. Lubrication Points
Mower Deck Lubrication Points*
LUBRICATION
Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figure 15
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. 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.
Oil:
• control handle 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.
RE-PACK
BEARING
ANNUALLY
*Shown with guards removed for
illustration purposes only.
Not for
Reproduction