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BEFORE PUTTING FINISHING MOWER INTO SERVICE
(
IMPORTANT-INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO START UP)
SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL IN GEAR BOX AND WITHOUT GREASE IN
GREASE FITTINGS. UNIT MUST BE SERVICED BEFORE USING.
• Fill Gearbox using Multi-Purpose Gear Oil (I.E. S.A.E. 80w/90 or
S.A.E. 85w/140 Multi-purpose gear oil.)
• For all Grease Fittings use TYPE/grade II tube grease.
STEP 1 Place finishing mower so that the deck is secure and level.
STEP 2 Remove 1/2” Pipe Plug (Located at top of gearbox) and 1/8” Pipe
Plug (located at lower 1/3 of gearbox.)
STEP 3 Fill gearbox using multi-purpose gear oil through top 1/2” fill hole
until gear oil is level with lower 1/8" hole.
STEP 4 Replace both the 1/2” pipe plug (located at top of gear box) and
1/8" pipe plug (located at lower 1/3 of gear box) and clean away any
excess oil.
STEP 5 Fill spindle units (3) with grease until full. There are easy access
holes in top cover for greasing spindle units. (Figure C page 21)
STEP 6 Grease wheel axles (4), wheel forks (4), front roller axle (1), and
PTO shaft universal joints (2). (Figure C page 21)
STEP 7 Check air pressure in tires, maintain rated PSI listed on the tire at all
times.
STEP 8 Check all bolts, nuts and belt to insure they are tight and secure.
CAUTION:
DO NOT over fill gearbox. This could cause damage to oil seals and can
cause permanent damage to the gearbox. This issue will not be covered
under warranty.