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Owner Service 15
5WPMAN0705 (Rev. 5/9/2008)
Driveshaft Lubrication
Lubricate the driveshaft slip joint every 40 operating
hours. Failure to maintain proper lubrication could
result in damage to U-joints, gearbox, and driveshaft.
1. Lower mower to ground.
2. Remove front half of driveshaft.
3. Apply grease all around and along inner shaft.
4. Reassemble driveshaft halves.
5. Raise and lower mower several times to distribute
grease.
Figure 8. Lubrication Points & Chart
Ref
No. Description Frequency
1 Front U-Joint 8 Hours
2 Caster Wheel (Four wheels) 8 Hours
3 Caster Pivot (Four wheels) 8 Hours
4 Left Spindle (Access through hole) 40 Hours
5 Shield Bearings 8 Hours
6 Rear U-Joint 8 Hours
7 Gearbox (Fill to center of horizontal shaft with
SAE 80W or 90W gear lube)
Check Daily
for Leakage
8 Right Spindle (Access through hole) 40 Hours
9 Center Spindle (Access through hole) 40 Hours
10 Slip Joint 40 Hours