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

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.

M47960, M56939

Picture Note: 38-in. mower shown in top picture, 48 in. mower shown in bottom picture.

Lubricate two points (A) on each front wheel assembly with John Deere multipurpose grease or an equivalent.

NOTE: Do not force grease into spindles. Pump only enough until you feel pressure on your grease gun.

M62284

Lubricate two points with John Deere multipurpose grease or an equivalent.

M56937

Picture Note: Early model shown

Lubricate three points (A) with John Deere Extreme Pressure (EP) grease or an equivalent.

M92979

Lubricate one point (A) with John Deere multipurpose grease or an equivalent.

M47966

Lubricate one point (A) with John Deere multipurpose grease or an equivalent.

M47973

Lubricate one point (A) with John Deere multipurpose grease or an equivalent.

1. Lift seat and hood.

M61964

2. Lubricate one point (A) with John Deere multipurpose grease or an equivalent.

3. Lower hood and seat.

M47978

Lubricate one point with John Deere multipurpose grease or an equivalent.