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Just because it is written, doesn’t make it true. When it comes to marketing literature, there seems to be no art to false claims anymore. How about an asterisk? Tricky wording?

No. Just make a bold claim and bury the details on page 29 of the owner’s manual.

Zero oil? Zero maintenance!?

I love my Greenworks electric equipment, all of the multiple tools. There are way more pluses than minuses. However, what product doesn’t have something users find annoying?

In the case of my riding mower, I would be doing it a disservice if I offered it zero maintenance. The grease nipples staring at me from the front wheels beg for attention. Less visible is the level check and drain plug for gearbox oil.

If one is thorough enough to make it to page 29 of the manual, the “Lubrication” information is perfunctory at best. They offer a rough diagram pointing to the drain plug on the left side of the mower. The level check knob is clearly visible looking from the rear.

A less inclined individual, such as myself, might not make the assumption that there is a separate drain and level check flipped around on the right side which is much less visible. Thank goodness for the helpful YouTuber who pointed this out.

I have now drained and replaced the 180 ml (x2) gearbox oil (OIL!) on the zero oil, zero maintenance riding mower.

Harrumph. The thing is, I still love the machine to death.

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