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Greasing the Bearings
The cutting unit must be lubricated regularly. Refer to
the Service Interval Chart on page 36. Grease with
No. 2 general purpose lithium base or molybdenum
base grease.
1.
Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove
the key and disconnect the spark plug wire(s)
from the spark plug(s).
2.
Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings
(Fig. 34).
3.
Grease the idler pulley pivot (Fig. 34).
4.
Grease the fittings on the push arms(Fig. 34).
Figure 34
Hydraulic System
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid
Check the hydraulic fluid level:
Before engine is first started.
After first 8 operating hours.
After 25 operating hours.
Fluid Type: Mobil 1 15W–50 synthetic motor oil.
IMPORTANT: Use only oil specified. Other
fluids could cause system damage.
System Capacity: 2.1 qt. (2.0 l)
1.
Position machine on a level surface, stop the
engine and set the parking brake.
2.
Clean area around filler neck of hydraulic tank
(Fig. NO TAG).
3.
Remove cap from filler neck. Look inside to
check if there is fluid in the reservoir. (Fig.
NO TAG).
4.
If there is no fluid, add fluid to reservoir
approximately a 1/4 (6mm) below the top of
baffle.
5.
Run the machine 15 minutes to allow any air to
purge out of the system and warm fluid.
6.
Recheck level while fluid is warm. Add fluid to
raise level to top of the baffle, if required.
Note:
Fluid level should be to the top of the
baffle when fluid is warm (Fig.
NO TAG).
7.
Install cap on filler neck.
Maintenance
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