Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles

NOTE: Removal of belt shields is not necessary to lubricate the spindles.

1. Remove mower deck foot plate.

2. Lubricate each mower deck spindle with two pumps of grease at specified intervals as indicated:

48A and 54A Mower Decks

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  48A deck shown.

  Raise spindle cover (A) and lubricate spindle grease fitting (B).

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• Raise opposite spindle cover and lubricate spindle grease fitting.
• Lubricate center spindle grease fitting (C).
• Lubricate mower deck idler arm (D).

48HC, 54HC, 60HC and 62C Mower Deck

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  48HC shown. 54HC and 60HC similar.

  Lubricate three spindle grease fittings (A). NOTE: For 48HC, it may be necessary to raise deck to transport height to rotate idler arm for grease access to center spindle.
  

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• Lubricate idler arm grease fitting (B).