19se c t i O n 6 ā Ma i n t e n a n c e & ad j u s t M e n t s
Cleaning the Engine Intake Screen
The engine intake screen area is located on the lower half of the
dash. It is important to keep this area free of debris. Clean this
area prior to each use. See Fig. 6-4.
Lubrication
WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Front Wheel Axles
Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease
fitting. See Fig. 6-5. Lubricated after every 10 hour of operation
with 251H EP grease, or an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium
grease.
Steering Housing
The steering housing should be lubricated after every 25 hour of
operation. To access its lube fitting, proceed as follows:
Raise the tractorās hood.1.
Locate the grease fitting for the steering housing under the 2.
battery. See Fig 6-6.
Using a pressure lubricating gun, apply 251H EP grease, or 3.
an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium grease, through
the grease fitting.
Close the tractor hood4.
Steering Shaft
The steering shaft should be lubricated after every 25 hour of
operation. To access its lube fitting, proceed as follows:
Working beneath the left side of the tractor frame, locate the 1.
lube fitting near the rear of the steering housing. See Fig 6-7.
Figure 6-5
Figure 6-6
Figure 6-7
Figure 6-4