John Deere

OMM144042

Issue D0

Lawn and Garden Tractors

425 and 445

Serial No. (070001 -)

Introduction

Product Identification

Safety

Operating

Replacement Parts

Service Interval Chart

Service Lubrication

Grease

Lubricating Rear Steering Pivot (All Wheel Steer)

Lubricating Steering Cylinder Ball Joints (All Tractors)

Lubricating Front Axle

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service Electrical

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storing Machine

Assembly

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

Service Record

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Service Lubrication


Grease


TS1417

Use grease based on the expected air temperature range during the service interval.

The following greases are preferred:

· John Deere MOLY HIGH- TEMPERATURE EP GREASE - JDM J25C (NLGI Grade 2)

· John Deere HIGH-TEMPERATURE EP GREASE - JDM J13E4 (NLGI Grade 2)

Other greases may be used if the above recommended John Deere greases are not available, provided they meet one of the following:

· SAE J310 Classification GC-LB

· NLGI Grade 2 Grease

Greases meeting Military Specification MIL-G-10924F may be used as arctic grease.

Lubricating Rear Steering Pivot (All Wheel Steer)


M71527

Lubricate joint (A) with one or two shots of John Deere grease.

NOTE: Rear wheel removed for clarity of photo.


M94194

Lubricate king pin pivot (B) with John Deere grease.

Lubricating Steering Cylinder Ball Joints (All Tractors)


M88454

Picture Note: Two Wheel Steer model shown - Left Side

Lubricate ball joints (A) and (B) with one or two shots of John Deere grease.


M66455

Picture Note: Two Wheel Steer model shown - Right Side

Lubricating Front Axle

All Wheel Steer

M71526

Lubricate axle points (A) with one or two shots of John Deere grease.

M71525

Lubricate axle points (B), one on each side of axle, with one or two shots of John Deere grease.

Two Wheel Steer

M88456

Lubricate axle pivot point (A) with one or two shots of John Deere grease.

M88453

Lubricate axle points (B), one on each side of axle, with one or two shots of John Deere grease.