Walker Rider Lawnmowers MBSSD Owner's Manual

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Walker Rider Lawnmowers MBSSD Owner's Manual Manual pdf 41 page image

Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION37Mower Deck Spindle LubricationThese spindles are permanently sealed and requireno lubrication.DSD60 Mower Deck LubricationLubricate the U-Joint in the drive shaft every 8 hourswith SAE general purpose lithium or molybdenumbase grease.Transaxle Lubrication• The transaxle oil lubrication is SAE 20W-50 (APIService Class SL or higher) engine oil.• Inspect both transaxle cases and hoses afterevery 100 hours of operation for visible leaks.• The fluid levels for each transaxle can bechecked visually by looking at the fluid levels in eachexpansion reservoir. When the transaxles are cold,the fluid level in the expansion reservoirs should bebetween 1/4 and 1/2 in. (0.64 cm and 1.27 cm).Expansion Reservoir LocationGrease Fitting and Oil Point LubricationLubricate the grease fittings and oil points afterevery 25 hours of operation. Lubricate more oftenwhen operating in dusty or dirty conditions. UseSAE general purpose lithium or molybdenum basegrease for grease fittings and light machine oil (SAE10) to lubricate oil points. Lubricate the locationsshown in the Chassis and Deck LubricationPoints illustration.NOTE: PTO universal joints (on the deck and trac-tor) require routine lubrication after every 8 hours ofrunning time.NOTE: The best way to lubricate the PTO tube halfof the universal joint assembly is to remove it fromthe tractor. See instructions for removing and install-ing PTO quick coupler, refer to Deck Installation inMower Deck Installation on Tractor in the Assem-bly Instructions.Reservoir CapHot LevelCold LevelHose