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Service Lubrication


Grease

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Use recommended John Deere greases to avoid component failure and premature wear.

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.


Preferred greases:

· 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 preferred greases, 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 Wheel Spindles

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not work under a raised machine unless it is safely supported. A machine that slips and falls off a jack could cause serious injury or death.

1. Raise front of machine with a safe lifting device so front wheels are slightly off of ground.


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2. Lubricate front spindles (A) with recommended grease.

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

4. Lower machine to ground.

5. Remove lifting device.

Lubricating Blade Spindles


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Picture Note: 42 shown above, 48 and 54 shown below.

Lubricate spindles (A) with recommended grease.

Lubricating Mower Wheels (48 and 54 Mowers Only)


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Lubricate mower wheel grease fittings (A).

· 48 Mower - Rear wheels only.

· 54 Mower - Rear wheels only.