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SERVICE LUBRICATION
Service Lubrication
Grease
Use a general all-purpose grease with an NLGI grade No.2 rating.
Wet or high speed conditions may require use of a special-use grease.
Contact your Servicing dealer for information.
Spray Lubricant
Use a general-purpose petroleum-based spray lubricant.
Lubrication Points
1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2.Grease caster wheel spindle bearings (B).
3.Grease HOC shafts (C) (two points on each side of the machine).
4.Grease mower deck thrust arms (D), located at the rear of the mower
deck.
5.Apply grease to three spindle bearings.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The recommended grease is
effective within an average air temperature range of -29 to 135
degrees C (-20 to 275 degrees F).
If operating outside that temperature range, contact your
servicing dealer for a special-use grease.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating parts can catch fingers,
loose clothing, or long hair. Wait for engine and all moving
parts to stop before leaving operator’s station to adjust or
service machine.