Operator`s manual

MAINTENANCE

TX165A,135A,115A 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-6

MAINTENANCE

DRIVELINE LUBRICATION

The Drivelines and U-Joints should be inspected each morning before the mower is started. Mnt-0024.

The U-Joint and CV Joint on the Driveline undergo extreme forces when the unit is turning or when the Wings

are being raised. It is important that the U-Joints and CV Joint be greased each day before the unit is started,

and after each 8 hours of use. The U-Joints are located at each end of the Center and Wing Drivelines. The CV

Joint assemblies are accessible by rotating the Driveline Safety Shield until the hole in the Shield matches up

with the Grease Fitting. Use #2 Bearing Grease for lubrication. Do not force grease through the Needle Cup

Assemblies. Inspect the U-Joint for wear by holding the shaft on one side of the U-Joint while trying to rotate

the shaft on the other side of the U-Joint. If there is noticeable movement in the Driveline replace the U-Joint

before it causes severe damage to the Driveline.

Points A and B MUST be lubricated every 8 hours.

The Driveline Integral Shields should not become dented or otherwise damaged. The Integral Shield Assembly

has a Nylon Bearing at each end and should turn freely. This nylon bearing should require lubrication every 8

hours. To remove the Integral Shields for replacement or repair, turn the three Nylon Nuts 1/4 turn in the Shield

Slots of the Cone and Tube and remove them. Slip the Shield Cone Assembly off inner section of the

Driveline. Install the new or repaired Shield on the Driveline. Place the split Nylon Bearing over the Driveline

Housing of Shaft against the Yoke and in the Bearing groove. Install shield over the Housing so the Nylon

Bearing fits into the Shield Bearing Retainer. Align a slot in the Shield Cone with one of the slots in the Shield.