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 Front Axle and Axle Pivot

1. Using a safe lifting device raise front of tractor so grease can be distributed around spindles.

M63472 M63472A

2. Lubricate both front spindles (A) and axle pivot (B) with John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease or equivalent.

3. Turn steering wheel back and forth to distribute grease in spindles.

4. Lower tractor.

Lubricating Blade Spindles

48C Mower

M96020

Lubricate three spindles (A) with John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease or equivalent.

54-Inch Mower

M72258

Lubricate three spindles (A) with John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease or equivalent.

Lubricating Gage Wheels

48C Mower

M96021

Lubricate grease fitting (A) on each rear mower wheel with John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease or equivalent.

54-Inch Mower

M72236

Pull out on J-pin (A) and pivot left mower wheel to lubricate grease fitting (B), one on each rear mower wheel, with John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease or equivalent.