Scotts S2546 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Service Steering and Brakes - Page 29
SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES
ServiceSteeringandBrakes
Grease
Use grease based on the expected air temperature range
during the service interval.
The following greases may be used:
SAE Multipurpose EP Grease with 3 to 5 percent
molybdenum disulfide.
SAE Multipurpose EP Grease.
Greases meeting Military Specification
MIL-G-10924C may be used as arctic grease.
Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles, Wheel
Bearings and Axle Pivot
Park tractor on flat, level surface. STOP engine, LOCK park
brake, DISENGAGE PTO lever, turn key to the OFF
position, and remove key.
With a safe lifting device, lift front of tractor just high enough
to pivot axle.
Wheel Spindles
Lubricate wheel spindles (A), one on each side of tractor
with multipurpose EP grease or an equivalent.
Turn steering wheel to a full left turn and then full right turn
to distribute grease in spindles.
Axle Pivot
Lubricate axle pivot (C) with multipurpose EP grease or an
equivalent.
Pivot axle up and down to distribute grease in pivot.
Wheel Bearings
Lubricate front wheel bearings (B), one on each side of
tractor with multipurpose EP grease or an equivalent.
Spin wheels to distribute grease in bearings.
Lower front of tractor to ground.
TS1417
122°F
104°F
86°F
68°F
50°F
32°F
14°F
-4°F
- 22°F
- 40°F
- 67°F
40°C
30°C
50°C
20°C
10°C
0°C
- 10°C
- 20°C
- 30°C
- 40°C
- 55°C
JD Moly High Temp
JD High Temp
GREASE-
BIO-GREASE-
Arctic
NGLI Number
NGLI Number
NGLI Number
B
A
B
C