Use and Care Manual

36FB, 54FB
TURF BEAST
Rev: Mar2011 TURF BEAST Finish Mower
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Lubrication Points
To ensure proper lubrication of moving parts, GXi recommends that you lubricate the following components with a high-
quality, EP2 high-temperature-based grease or equivalent. Should the conditions of operation be more severe than
normal, the lubrication interval may need to be shortened. GTR/OPE grease is the recommended lubricant.
Lubrication Point Locations
36-inch mowers have 10 lubrication points.
54-inch mowers have 12 lubrication points.
Lubricate after every 50 hours of usage
1. Front wheels (4 locations, 1 on each
wheel shaft and 1 on each wheel axle)
2. Spindles (2 locations on 36-inch and 3
locations on 54-inch mower decks).
Note: The lower spindle bearing
is sealed on the bottom and
open on the top. The upper
spindle bearing is sealed on both
sides. Failure to frequently
replenish grease will cause
premature lower bearing failure.
Frequent application of grease to this bearing is critical
to achieving long spindle life in harsh duty
environments.
Note: Before interchanging the optional attachment
deck, set the deck in the 1.5-inch cut height position and
be sure the hydro unit is disengaged (see page 11).
1. Remove the deck cover
by releasing the four (4)
knobs.
2. Disconnect the clutch tension rod connecting the
deck to the chassis.
Deck Interchange
3. Remove the belt from
the engine pulley.
4. Using an 18 mm
wrench or socket,
remove the four (4)
deck retaining bolts.
5. Tilt handle bars forward and pull chassis from deck.
6. Reverse the steps to reconnect the optional
attachment deck. Refer to the owner manual
supplied with the optional deck for assembly and
operation instructions.
3. Mower deck idler pulley brackets
(1 location on 36-inch and 2
locations on 52-inch models)
4. Blade activation rod supports (2
locations: one at the
support under the fuel
tank bracket and one
adjacent to the engine.)
5. Hydraulic drive system
idler puller support (1
location)