Operator's Manual

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Figure 39
Lubricate with No. 2 general-purpose lithium-base or
molybdenum-base grease.
How to Grease
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position, and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape
any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting and pump grease
into the fittings until the grease begins to ooze out from
the bearings.
5. Wipe up any excess grease.
Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal (Fig. 39).
Greasing the Front Caster Pivots
Lubricate the front caster pivots once a year.
1. Remove the dust cap and adjust the caster pivots.
Note: Keep dust cap off until greasing is done. Refer to
Adjusting the Caster Pivot Bearing on page 39.
2. Remove the hex plug and thread a grease zerk into the
hole.
3. Pump grease into the zerk until it oozes out around the
top bearing.
4. Remove the grease zerk in the hole and install the hex
plug and cap.
Greasing the Bearings
Lubricate the cutting machine regularly; refer to the
Recommended Maintenance Schedule on page 25. Grease
with No. 2 general-purpose lithium-base or
molybdenum-base grease.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position, and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Grease the fittings on the 3 spindle bearings (Fig. 40).
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Figure 40
4. Grease the idler pulley pivot (Fig. 40).