John Deere

OMM145603

Issue A1

Spin-Steer Lawn Tractor

SST16 and SST18

PIN (010001 - )

Introduction

Product Identification

Safety

Operating

Replacement Parts

Service Intervals

Service Lubrication

Grease

Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service Steering

Service Mower

Service Electrical

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storage

Assembly

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

Service Record

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Service Lubrication


Grease

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 Mower Deck Spindles

On 42 All Purpose:

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not grease 42 All Purpose mower deck spindles. Grease zerks are for initial factory setup and are sealed. Attempting to grease the spindles may damage the seals and shorten the bearing life.


· Do not grease spindles.

On Freedom42:


MX4891

· Lubricate two mower spindles grease fittings (A) with two pumps of general all-purpose grease.

On 48C:


MX4894

· Lubricate three mower spindles grease fittings (A) with general all-purpose grease.