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18 Owner Service
MAN0765 (12/5/2008)
OWNER SERVICE
The information in this section is written for operators
who possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help,
your dealer has trained service technicians available.
For your protection, read and follow the safety informa-
tion in this manual
Full chain shielding must be installed when
operating in populated areas or other areas where
thrown objects could injure people or damage
property.
• If this machine is not equipped with full chain
shielding, operation must be stopped when any-
one comes within 300 feet (92 m).
• This shielding is designed to reduce the risk
of thrown objects. The mower deck and protec-
tive devices cannot prevent all objects from
escaping the blade enclosure in every mowing
condition.
It is possible for objects to ricochet
and escape, traveling as much as 300 feet (92 m).
Keep hands and body away from pressurized
lines. Use paper or cardboard, not hands or other
body parts to check for leaks. Wear safety goggles.
Hydraulic fluid under pressure can easily penetrate
skin and will cause serious injury or death.
Make sure that all operating and service person-
nel know that if hydraulic fluid penetrates skin, it
must be surgically removed as soon as possible by
a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gan-
grene, serious injury, or death will result. CON-
TACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF FLUID
ENTERS SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT DELAY.
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
Do not disconnect hydraulic lines until engine is
stopped, power unit is properly secured, equip-
ment and all components are lowered to the
ground, and system pressure is released by oper-
ating all valve control levers.
Before dismounting power unit or performing
any service or maintenance, follow these steps:
disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point
hitch and all raised components to the ground,
operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pres-
sure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
and unfasten seat belt.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
LUBRICATION INFORMATION
Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts,
particularly when operating in sandy areas.
See Figure 2 and Figure 3 for lubrication points and fre-
quency or lubrication based on normal operating condi-
tions. Sever or unusual operating conditions may
require more frequent lubrication.
Use a lithium grease of #2 consistency with a MOLY
(molybdenum disulfide) additive for all locations unless
otherwise noted. Be sure to clean fittings thoroughly
before attaching grease gun. One good pump of most
guns is sufficient when the lubrication schedule is fol-
lowed.
Gearbox Lubrication
Use SAE 90W gear lube in gearboxes. Fill to plug on
side of gearbox. Check gearbox daily for evidence of
leakage, and contact your dealer if leakage occurs.
Driveline Lubrication
Lubricate the driveshaft slip joints every eight operat-
ing hours. Failure to maintain proper lubrication could
result in damage to U-joints, gearbox and drivelines.
1. Lower mower decks to the ground.
2. Disconnect drivelines from decks.
3. Separate driveline half.
4. Apply grease all around and along inner shaft.
5. Reassembly driveline halves and connect to
gearboxes.
6. Raise and lower decks several time to distribute
grease along drivelines.
To grease the telescoping shaft of the CV drive, the
drive must be disconnected from the tractor and fully
collapsed to expose the grease fitting.
Seasonal Lubrication
In addition to the daily recommended lubrication, a
more extensive application is recommended season-
ally.
CAUTION