Full Product Manual

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PRODUCT CARE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Before
Each
Use
Every
25
Hours
Every
50
Hours
Every
500
Hours
After
Each
Use
Check gasoline level
P
Check hydraulic hoses for
leaks
P
Check tires & tire pressure
P
Check deck, mower and hydro
drive belts
P
Check blades and blade bolt
tightness
P
Check safety switches for
proper operation
P
Check uid level in
transmission oil expansion
reservoir
P
Check/Clean Engine Intake
Screens & Cooling Fans *
P P
Check/Clean Exhaust
Manifold, Muer Pipe &
Muer Shields *
P P
Check/Clean Top & Underside
of Deck, Under and Around
Spindle Covers & Belt Area *
P P
Check/Clean Around Fuses,
Wiring and Wiring Harnesses *
P P
Check/Clean Around
Transmission, Axle and Fans *
P P
Blow out/clean the engine/
pump control
P
Blow out/clean the operator’s
platform area
P
Lubricate wear points (see
chart)
P P
Clean engine cooling ns &
external surfaces *
P
Change hydrostatic uid &
lter in transaxles **
P
* — Perform more frequently under dusty conditions.
** — After first 300 hours, change hydrostatic fluid and filter in transaxles
OIL CHART
Apply a few drops of SAE engine oil, grease, or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil
to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start engine and operate mower
briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly.
Number of Oil Points Description
DAILY
4 Deck Suspension Pivots
2 Rear Deck Stabilizer Pivots
4 Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin
2 Height Adjustment Handle Pivots
6 Deck Lift Linkage Pivots
2 Deck Lift Handle Pivots
1 Deck Lift Handle Pin
2 Deck Frame Up-and-Down Pivots
WEEKLY
4 Operator’s Platform Linkage Pivot Points
4 Speed Control Linkage Rod End Bearings
2 Pump Control Lever Pivots
1 Operator’s Platform Suspension Adjustment
Lever Pivot
1 Brake Lever Pivot
1 Brake Lever Pivot Clevis Pin
1 Brake Lever Control Rod Pivot
HYDRAULIC FLUID
• Shell TT-SB
GENERAL PURPOSE LUBRICATION:
Use any NLGI grade 2 multi-purpose grease. Shell Albida EP2 is recommended. Shell
Albida EP 2 is a red-colored multi-purpose grease designed for heavy-duty bearing
applications. It has high base oil viscosity for mechanical stability, has been formulated for
high load, low-speed applications, and has excellent lubrication and corrosion protection.
NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Mower features may vary by
model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all mower models and the
mower depicted may differ from yours.