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! Do not grease 38-Inch or 42C 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.

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Picture Note: Mower and primary belt covers removed for photo clarity.

· Lubricate mower spindle grease fittings (A) with two pumps of grease at specified interval.

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Picture Note: Mower removed for photo clarity.

· Lubricate mower spindle grease fittings (A) with two pumps of grease at specified interval.

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1. Lubricate grease fitting (A) on each spindle with one or two pumps of grease.

2. Turn wheels to distribute grease on spindles.

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Picture Note: Location of grease fitting

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Picture Note: Close-up of grease fitting

1. Lubricate grease fitting (A) for lift pedal with enough grease to flush out dirt.

2. Remove excess grease.