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 ensure that oil spreads evenly.
Engine Oil
• Shell Rotella® T Triple Protection™ 15W40
• Shell Rimula® 15W40
• Reference your Engine Operator's Manual for other approved options
Hydrostatic Fluid
• Drive System Fluid Plus (Shell TT-SB)
• Castrol™ (Syntec®) Edge™ 5W50 (Parker Transmission)
• 20W50 Oil (Hydro-Gear Transmissions)
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.
Cleaning the Mower
If the mower has been recently run, the engine, muffler, and surrounding
metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Let the engine
cool for at least 5 minutes. Exercise caution to avoid burns.
Your mower should be cleaned after each use and under certain conditions, i.e. dry
conditions and/or mulching situations, additional cleaning may be necessary.
One of the best ways to keep your mower running efficiently and to reduce fire risk
is to regularly remove debris buildup from the mower. Follow the recommendations
below and contact your authorized dealer with any questions.
• Allow the machine to cool in an open area before cleaning.
• Do not use water on any part of the mower except the underside of the cutting
deck. Doing so can cause damage to the mower's spindle bearings, electrical
system and engine, leading to premature failures. The use of compressed air and/
or leaf blower will help keep the mower clean.
PRODUCT CARE
OIL CHART
WARNING
Number of Oil Points
Description
4
Deck Suspension Pivots
4
Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin
2
Height Adjustment Handle Pivots
2
Height Adjustment Stop Pivots
2
Deck Lift Linkage Pivots
2
Transport Handle Pivots
1
Transport Handle Pin
2
Deck Frame Up-and-Down Pivots
1
Seat Hinge
2
Speed Control Linkage Rod End Bearings
2
Pump Control Lever Pivots
1
Brake Lever Pivot Clevis Pin
1
Brake Lever Control Rod Pivot
1
Brake Control Rod Swivel Joint
4
Brake Rod Clevis Pins
2
Brake Shaft Assembly Pivots
2
Grass Collection System Lid Hinges
(if equipped)
• Clean around the exhaust manifold, fuses, all wiring and harnesses, muffler pipe,
muffler shield, engine intake screens and cooling fins, etc (Figure 30).
• Clean the top of the mower deck, under the spindle covers and belt area
(Figure 31).
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Figure 30
Figure 31