Operator's Manual

Maintenance
25
Greasing and Lubrication
Service Interval/Specification
Grease all bearings and bushings every 25 operating
hours. Grease more frequently (daily) when operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease Type: General-purpose lithium base grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the
parking brake, and turn the ignition key to
“OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key.
2. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to
scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
3. Connect a grease gun to the fitting. Pump grease
into the fittings until grease begins to ooze out of
the bearings.
4. Wipe up any excess grease.
Where to Add Grease
1. Lubricate the wheel bearings (Fig. 18).
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Figure 18
2. Lubricate spindles, steering shaft and pivot
(Fig. 19).
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Figure 19
3. Lubricate the axle bearings (Fig. 20).
Once a year, grease front wheel hub to prevent the
formation of rust and to simplify future wheel
removal.
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Figure 20