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Greasing and Lubrication
Service Interval/Specification
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to
scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease into
the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of the
bearings.
5. Wipe up any excess grease.
Where to add Grease
Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal (Fig. 36).
Figure 36
Lubricating the Caster Bearings
1. Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front spindles
(Fig. 37).
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Figure 37
Greasing the PTO Drive Belt Idler and
Deck Belt Idler
1. Grease the idler pulley pivots (Fig. 38).
Note: You will have to remove the carrier covers to access
the grease fitting for the deck.
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Figure 38
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