Garden Tractors Operator's Manual

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Lubrication
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to Engine on page 21 for instruction regarding all
engine-related lubrication.
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with
a grease fitting. See Figure 16. Lubricate with 251H EP
grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
Figure 16
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system,
parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season
with light oil.
Deck Idler (Model GT2200 Only)
A grease fitting can be found on the pivoting idler
bracket on the deck. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-
purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every
25 hours of tractor operation. See Figure 17.
Figure 17
Deck Spindles
Grease fittings can be found on the front of each deck
spindle. After every 25 hours of tractor operation,
lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2
multi-purpose lithium grease . Using a grease gun,
apply two strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to
each spindle.
Axle Grease Fitting
Rim Grease Fitting
Grease Fitting