Maintenance

danger:

Disconnecting the mower

To prevent personal injuries while working on the mower deck, ensure that the breaker switch is flipped to the ‘OFF’ position or the Anderson connector is completely unplugged.

Breaker Switch

Lifting Up the Deck

Jack Stands1

Use a jack to lift up the deck by using the outer edge of the mower deck as the jack point.

Lifting Deck

Weight Consideration:2

The mower deck currently weighs approximately 300 lbs. Use an appropriate lifting device or get someone to help. Improper lifting techniques can cause muscle strain or back injury. Always use lifting aids and proper lifting techniques when trying to lift the mower deck.

Lift the deck3

Jack up the mower until the wheels are off the ground.

Cleaning the Cortador Deck

Pressure Washing1

Flush clippings from the underside of the mower with compressed air or a pressure washer set to low pressure.

Dried clippings2

If clippings and dirt are dried, scrape the underside of the mower clean.

Chipped areas3

Re-paint chipped areas to prevent rust

Maintenance Schedule

Item

Timing/Cadence

Check clevis pins & cotter pins

On Receipt

Grease

  • Wheels

  • Caster Shaft

Every 8 Hours 

Inspect Casters for Damage or Excessive Wear

 Every 40 Hours

Change or Sharpen Blades

As Needed

Grease zerk fittings in highlighted locations with Lucas Red “N” Tacky Multi-Purpose Grease and a standard grease gun
Blade Locations