Product Manual

WARNING

Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same

position as the original parts or fire could result.

Change Hydraulic Oil Filter

Change Interval: Every 250 Hours

Filter Part Number: 1719168

NOTE: Removing the oil filter from the filter base will drain the

oil reservoir. Have a suitable container ready to catch any spilled

oil. It is recommended that this be a dealer-only service item.

1. Locate the transmission oil filter (A, Figure 25). Use Figure

25 to determine the location of the filter.

2. Lubricate the new filter base with a few drops of transmission

oil. Fill the filter half full of oil.

3. Clean the area around the filter base and remove the filter.

Do NOT drain the hydraulic system oil

4. Thread the new filter onto the filter base until the gasket

makes contact, then tighten 3/4 of a turn more.

5. Run the unit for several minutes and check the transmission

oil level.

NOTE: Use caution after changing the filter; air in the hydraulic

system may affect the responsiveness of the control levers.

Repeat step # 5 until the air is out of the system.

Lubrication

Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 26, 27, 28

and 29 as well as the following lubrication points:

Grease

front caster wheel axles & yokes

deck lift pivot blocks

mower deck spindles

mower deck idler arm

Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply

grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed.

Not all greases are compatible. Red grease (p/n 5022285) is

recommended, automotive-type, high-temperature, lithium grease

may be used when this is not available.

Oil

control handle pivots

seat plate pivots

deck lift pivots

discharge chute hinge

Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact

is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts and

pulleys. Remember to wipe fitting and surfaces clean both before

and after lubrication.

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Reproduction