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12 Owner Service
15148 (Rev. 2/9/2007)
OWNER SERVICE
The information in this section is written for operators
who possess basic mechanical skills. Should you need
help, your dealer has trained service technicians avail-
able. For your protection, read and follow all safety
information in this manual.
■ Before working underneath, block mower
securely. Hydraulic system leak down and failure of
mechanical or hydraulic system can cause equip-
ment to drop.
■ Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service or
maintenance.
■ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hands, hearing and head.
LUBRICATION
Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts,
particularly when operating in sandy areas. The
accompanying illustrations show lubrication points.
Lubrication intervals are based on normal operating
conditions. Severe or unusual conditions may require
more frequent lubrication.
Use a lithium grease of #2 consistency with a MOLY
(molybdenum disulfide) additive for all locations. Be
sure to clean fittings thoroughly before attaching
grease gun. When applied according to the lubrication
chart, one good pump of most guns is sufficient.
Spindle Lubrication
There are grease zerks on each of the three blade
spindles. They are accessible without shield removal.
Grease each spindle every 24 hours of operation with a
good grade light-to-medium grease gun.
NOTICE
■ Do not over-grease spindles. Excess grease
could be transferred to the belt and cause slippage
or premature failure.
Figure 3. Spindle Lubrication
Caster Lubrication
Lubricate the caster pivot and caster wheel every eight
hours of operation.
Figure 4. Caster Lubrication
BLADE SERVICING
Inspect blades before each use to determine that they
are securely fastened and in good condition. Replace
any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has
any other damage. Small nicks can be ground out
when sharpening.
A WARNING
A CAUTION