John Deere

OMGX10782

Issue H0

Sabre Lawn Tractors

1438GS, 1438HS, 1542HS,

PIN (020001 -)

1742GS, 1742HS and 2046HV

PIN (010001 -)

Introduction

Product Identification

Safety

Operating

Replacement Parts

Service Intervals

Service Lubrication

Grease

Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles

Lubricating Front Axle Pivot and Drag Link

Lubricating Front Wheel Bearings (On 2046 Model)

Service Engine

Service Steering and Brakes

Service Mower

Service Electrical

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storage

Assembly

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

Service Record

All Manuals Close Window

Service Lubrication


Grease

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Use recommended John Deere greases to avoid component failure and premature wear.

The recommended John Deere greases are effective within an average air temperature range of -29 to 135 degrees C (-20 to 275 degrees F).

If operating outside that temperature range, contact your Servicing dealer for a special-use grease.


The following greases are preferred:

· John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease

· John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease

· John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease

If not using any of the preferred greases, be sure to use a general all-purpose grease with an NLGI grade No.2 rating.

Wet or high speed conditions may require use of a special-use grease. Contact your Servicing dealer for information.

Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles



1. Lubricate grease fittings (A) on spindles with one or two shots of grease.

2. Turn wheels to distribute grease on spindles.

Lubricating Front Axle Pivot and Drag Link


LUBECHRT

1. Lubricate front axle center pivot (A) and drag link (B) with one or two shots of grease.

2. Pivot axle up and down to distribute grease.

Lubricating Front Wheel Bearings (On 2046 Model)


LUBECHRT

1. Lubricate front wheel bearings (A) with one or two shots of grease.

2. Turn wheels to distribute grease in bearings.