Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Releasing the Mower-Deck
Curtain
Loosen the 2 bottom bolts of the curtain to access the
top of the mower deck
Figure 33
1. Bottom bolt
Note:
Always tighten the bolts to connect the curtain
after maintenance.
(Figure
33).
2. Curtain
Lubrication
Greasing the Bearings
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease the caster
Grease Type: No. 2 lithium grease
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
position.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Clean the grease fittings
Note:
Scrape any paint off the front of the
fitting(s).
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1. Front caster tire
4.
Connect a grease gun to each fitting
5.
Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins
to ooze out of the bearings.
6.
Wipe up any excess grease.
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wheel bearings.
(Figure
34) with a rag.
Figure 34
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(Figure
34).