M653, M655 and M665 PIN (010001- )
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Lubricate Park Brake Assemblies
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Service - Lubrication
Grease
Use grease based on the expected air temperature range during the service interval.
The following greases are preferred:
ˇ John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease.
ˇ Meets NLGI Grade #2 Standard JDM J13E4.
ˇ John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease.
ˇ John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease.
Other greases may be used are:
ˇ SAE Multipurpose EP Grease with 3 to 5 percent molybdenum disulfide.
ˇ Greases meeting Military Specification MIL-G-10924C may be used as arctic grease.
Lubricate Front Caster Wheels
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! To avoid injury, DO NOT lubricate machine while the engine is running.
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NOTE: DO NOT over lubricate. Excess grease could fall from mower during operation.
Clean grease fitting before lubricating. Replace missing or broken grease fittings immediately.
ˇ Lubricate two spindle grease fittings (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or an equivalent.
ˇ Lubricate two wheel bearing grease fittings (B) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or an equivalent.
Lubricate Deck Lift Blocks
NOTE: Adjust the mower deck to a lower cutting height position when performing this service procedure.
ˇ Lubricate four deck lift block grease fittings (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or an equivalent.
Lubricate Park Brake Assemblies
NOTE: Drive wheels need to be removed to lubricate park brake assembly grease fittings.
ˇ A park brake assembly grease fitting is located on each side of the machine.
ˇ Lubricate two park brake assembly grease fittings (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or an equivalent.
Lubricate Deck Lift Pivot
ˇ Lubricate one deck lift pivot grease fitting (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or an equivalent.
Lubricate Pump Idler Pivot
ˇ Lubricate one pump idler pivot grease fitting (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or an equivalent.
Lubricate Mower Deck Spindles
NOTE: Removal of belt shields and foot plate is not necessary to lubricate the spindles.
ˇ Lubricate three mower deck spindle grease fittings (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or an equivalent.
Picture Note: 54-Inch mower deck shown.
Lubricate Mower Deck Idler Pivot
1. Remove mower deck foot plate (A).
ˇ Loosen and remove knobs (B).
2. Lubricate one deck idler pivot grease fitting (C) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or an equivalent.
Lubricate Mower Deck Struts
ˇ A strut assembly grease fitting is located on each side of the machine.
ˇ Lubricate two strut grease fittings (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or an equivalent.
