Maintenance
LUBRICATION
GREASE FITTINGS
The grease fittings on the mower should be greased
at least every 25 hours. Lubricate using a No. 2
multi-purpose lithium base grease. A hand operated
grease gun is recommended for best results.
1.
Wipe each grease fitting with a clean cloth.
2.
Apply grease to the points shown in Figure 21
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Figure 21
1. Grease points
: Do not apply too much pres-
IMPORTANT
sure or grease seals will be permanently
damaged.
3.
Wipe excess grease away.
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GREASING THE TRACTION CLUTCH
1.
At the end of each season's cutting, remove the
traction clutch assembly and clean and re-pack
the cam and roller assembly with No. 5 multi-
purpose (wheel) bearing grease (Fig. 22). Take
extreme care to make sure that grease is kept
off the clutch friction discs (Fig. 22).
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Figure 22
1. Clutch assembly
2. Clutch friction discs
LINKAGE PIVOT POINTS
Oil all pivot points of control linkages weekly with
SAE 30 engine oil (Fig. 23, 24).
Figure 23
1. Oil points
Figure 24
1. Oil points
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