Service Lubrication


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 Tractor Grease Fittings

· Extremely Wet and Muddy Conditions - Lubricate tractor grease fittings every 10 hours of operation or on a daily basis

· All Other Conditions - Lubricate tractor grease fittings every 50 hours of operation

MFWD Model Tractors

MX4820

A - Left Tie Rod End

B - Left Steering Cylinder Ball Joint

MX4821

A - Right Tie Rod End

B - Right Steering Cylinder Ball Joint

MX5100 MX5088

A - Upper Brake Pedal Tube (HST Models Only)

MX4819

A - Lower Brake Pivot Tube-Left Side

MX4822

A - Lower Brake Pedal Tube-Right Side


MX5215 MX5214 MX5247a MX5245 A - Hydro Pedal Linkage Shaft (HST Models Only)

NOTE: Grease fitting (A) is located under the foot platform on the right side of the tractor. Grease fitting (A1) is located inside the clutch housing.

Model 4200 and 4300 2WD Tractors


2wd_hydro A - King Pins B - Tie Rod Ends C - Lower Brake Pivot Tubes D - HST Models: Hydro Pedal Linkage Shaft E - HST Models: Upper Brake Pedal Tube

NOTE: Bottom view of HST tractor shown in service lubrication diagram.

Lubricating Seat Slide Rails

1. Tip operator seat forward.

MX4824

2. Lubricate seat slide rails (A) with clean engine oil.

3. Lower seat.

Lubricating 3-Point Hitch

MX5204

· Lubricate lift link grease fittings (A) with a preferred John Deere grease or an equivalent.

· Lubricate ball joints (B) and draw bar (C) with clean engine oil.

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