Woods Equipment RD72 - Manual (Page 15)

Owner Service 15
MAN0260 (Rev. 1/12/2007)
2. Remove front half of driveshaft.
3. Apply grease all around and along inner shaft.
4. Reassemble driveshaft halves.
5. Raise and lower mower several times to distribute
grease.
SERVICE BELT
Replace Belt
One of the major causes of belt failure is improper
installation. Before installing a new belt, check the fol-
lowing:
1. Check pulley shafts and bearings for wear.
2. Check pulley grooves for cleanliness.
3. Make sure spindles turn freely and without wobble.
Figure 8. Lubrication Points & Chart
Ref
No. Description Frequency
1 Front U-Joint 8 Hours
2 Caster Wheel (Four wheels) 8 Hours
3 Caster Pivot (Four wheels) 8 Hours
4 Left Spindle (Access through hole) 40 Hours
5 Shield Bearings 8 Hours
6 Rear U-Joint 8 Hours
7 Gearbox (Fill to center of horizontal shaft with
SAE 80W or 90W gear lube) Check Daily
For Leakage
8 Right Spindle (Access through hole) 40 Hours
9 Center Spindle (Access through hole) 40 Hours
10 Slip Joint 40 Hours