John Deere

OMMT2696

Issue C6

Professional Greensmower

2243 Diesel

Serial No. (958001 - )

Introduction

Safety Signs

Controls

Operating Machine

Operating Mower

Replacement Parts

Service Machine Safely

Service Intervals

Service Lubrication

Grease

Grease Locations

Grease Locations (Continued)

Grease Locations (Continued)

Grease Locations (Continued)

Service Engine

Service Hydraulics/Transmission

Service Cutting Units

Service Electrical

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storing Vehicle

Assembly

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

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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:

ˇ John Deere MOLY HIGH TEMPERATURE EP GREASE

ˇ John Deere HIGH TEMPERATURE EP GREASE

ˇ John Deere GREASE-GARDTM

Other greases may be used if they meet one of the following:

ˇ SAE Multipurpose EP Grease with a maximum of 5% molybdenum disulfide.

ˇ SAE Multipurpose EP Grease

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

Grease Locations

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! DO NOT clean, lubricate, or adjust machine while it is running.

Clean grease fitting before lubricating.

Replace lost or broken fittings immediately.

NOTE: DO NOT over lubricate. Excess grease could fall from mower during operation.

Grease Locations (Continued)

Lubricate cutting units:


M73875

ˇ Front rollers (A).

ˇ Rear rollers (B).

Grease both ends of three rollers.


E33971

ˇ Reel bearings (C).

Grease both ends of three reels.


M73945

ˇ Left and right front lift arm pivots (D).

ˇ Left and right yoke pivots (E).

Grease Locations (Continued)

Lubricate cutting units (continued):


M73966

ˇ Left and right front lift arm frame pivots (F).


M73946

ˇ Center lift arm pivot (G).


M73928


M73929

ˇ Center lift arm pivots (H) and (I).

Shield removed for illustration only. It is not necessary to remove shield to lubricate.

Grease Locations (Continued)

Lubricate unit:


M73996

ˇ Rear wheel pivot (A).

Hood removed for photo clarity.


E33692

ˇ Rear wheel bearings.


M73916

ˇ Hydro neutral cam pivot (B).