Product Manual

Regular Maintenance

Lubrication

Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figures 13 & 14

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

• deck lift pivots

• discharge chute hinge

• neutral return pedal pivots

Figure 14. Front Caster & Wheel

A. 1/4-28 Bolt

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

fittings and surfaces clean both before and after

lubrication.

Lubricating the Front Casters:

NOTE: Front casters should be lubricated annually.

1. Remove the 1/4-28 bolt (A, Figure 14) screwed

into the front caster and install a 1/4-28 grease

fitting.

2. Grease the front caster.

3. Remove the 1/4-28 grease fitting and reinstall the

1/4-28 bolt.

4. Repeat process for the other side of the machine.

Figure 13. Lubrication Points

A. Mower Deck Lubrication Points B. Handle Bar Lubrication Points

C. General Lubrication Points (Left Side Shown, Right Side points identical.)

Not for

Reproduction