Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION55Blade DriveGearboxesTeeGearboxMower Deck Gearboxes(Shown with Gearbox CoverRemoved for Clarity)2. Clean the area around the individual gearboxcover plates to prevent contaminants from en-tering the gearcase.3. Remove the screws securing the cover plateson the blade drive gearboxes.4. Check the level of lubricant in the gearboxes. Ifthe lubricant is low, add SAE E.P. (ExtremePressure) 80W-90 (API GL-5) gear lube untilthe oil level is up to (submerges) the horizontalshaft in the gearbox (shaft parallel to coverplate).NOTE: In case the gearboxes are completelydrained of oil, approximately 5 fl. oz. (15 cl) of oilper gearbox is required to refill the gear driveassembly.NOTE: Since the gearboxes are connected asa unit by connector tubes, it is necessary to addoil slowly. Allow a few minutes after adding oilfor the oil to flow throughout the assembly andthe oil level to stabilize before reassembly.IMPORTANT: DO NOT overfill the deck gear-boxes. The gearbox assembly is not vented,and overfilling with oil will cause excessive pres-sure and result in oil leaks.5. Check condition of the cover gasket and replaceif worn or damaged. Reinstall gearbox coverplates; torque screws to 24 lb·in. (3 N·m).DS52 or DS62 Mower Deck LubricationThere are several special lubrication requirementsfor the DS52 or DS62 mower deck in addition to therequirements detailed in the Chassis and DeckLubrica tion illustration. Lubricate the locationsshown in the Gearbox, Dolly Wheel, and U-JointLubrication photo and check and maintain oil in thebelt drive gearbox.1. Check the oil level in the belt drive gearbox ev-ery 100 hours (or sooner if a visible oil leak hasdeveloped). With the deck in the normal oper-ating position, remove the level plug in the sideof the gearcase. Add SAE E.P. (Extreme Pres-sure) 80W-90 (API GL-5) gear lube to maintainthe oil level to the plug. If the oil level is low,check the gear box for any indication of an oilleak. If an oil leak is noted, the gearbox willneed to be removed and rebuilt.2. Lubricate the dolly wheel pivot every 25 hourswith general purpose grease.3. Lubricate the U-Joint in the drive shaft every 8hours with SAE general purpose lithium ormolybdenum base grease.Belt DriveGearboxDolly WheelPivotU-JointGearbox, Dolly Wheel, and U-Joint Lubrication