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.

· 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.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Lubricate front wheel spindles after first five hours of operation.

Service Interval: Lubricate front wheel spindles every 50 hours of operation.

1. Jack up front of tractor so grease can get around spindles.

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2. Lubricate each spindle (A) with John Deere Extreme Pressure Grease or an equivalent until grease comes out of spindle. Wipe off excess.

3. Turn steering wheel back and forth several times to distribute grease on spindles.