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

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

NOTE: Removal of belt shields is not necessary to lubricate the spindles.

1. Remove mower deck foot plate.

42 in. Mower Deck

MX37890

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

48 and 54 in. Mower Decks

MX37888

• Lubricate three mower deck spindle grease fittings (B) with two pumps of grease at specified interval.

Lubricating Front Caster Spindles

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! To avoid injury, Do not lubricate machine while the engine is running.

MX37795

• The two front caster wheel supports (A) utilize sealed bearings, which do not require lubrication. There are no grease fittings in the wheel supports.

• The caster wheel yoke spindle (B) should be lightly greased prior to assembly if the wheel unit is serviced, to prevent the spindle from seizing in the bearings.

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