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

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.

Transmission Oil

Mif

NOTE: Gearcase is filled with John Deere HY-GARD® (J20C) transmission oil at the factory. Do not mix oils.

Use only HY-GARD® (J20C) transmission oil.

Do not use type “F” automatic transmission fluid.

John Deere HY-GARD® (J20C) transmission oil is specially formulated to provide maximum protection against mechanical wear, corrosion, and foaming.

Lubricating Rotary Brush Or GTC
(Greens Tender Conditioner)

M60601

MX12994

Lubricate GTC (greens tender conditioner) or rotary brush (both ends) at point (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or equivalent SAE multipurpose grease.

Lubricating Reel


MX11257 Lubricate reel at point (A) (one each side of mower) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease.

Lubricating Input Drives

MX11260

1. Lubricate input drive to ground (right-hand side) drive chain at point (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or equivalent SAE multipurpose grease.

MX11259

2. Lubricate input drive to ground (left-hand side) drive chain at point (B) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or equivalent SAE multipurpose grease.

3. Lubricate input drive to reel drive chain at point (C) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or equivalent SAE multipurpose grease.

Lubricating Front Roller

MX11261

Lubricate front roller at points (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or equivalent SAE multipurpose grease. Repeat on the other side of the roller.

Lubricating Drive Roller

MX21372

MX21372

Lubricate drive roller at points (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or equivalent SAE multipurpose grease.

Checking and Filling Gear Case

NOTE: Change gearcase oil after first 50 hours of operation.

MX21102

1. Put block under front roller to level machine.

2. Remove drain plug (A) and oil should be at the bottom of drain hole.

3. Check level of lubricant.

4. Refill using John Deere Hy-Gard Oil.

• Oil capacity: 0.4 L (0.4 qt).

5. Remove belt cover.

MX21102

6. Loosen spring bolt (B).

7. Rotate spring (C) out of the way.

8. Remove handle (D) and fill.

9. Install in reverse order of removal.

Lubricating Knife Shoe Pivot Bolt

MX11264

Lubricate knife shoe pivot bolt at point (A) (one on each side of mower) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or equivalent SAE multipurpose grease.

Lubricating Drive Control Linkage

M60624

Lubricate drive control linkage at points (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or equivalent SAE multipurpose grease.

Lubricating Operator Presence
Pawl And Cam

M72981

Apply grease to operator presence pawl and cam at point (A).

Lubricate Adjusting Knobs

M60623

Lubricate adjusting knobs at point (A) (one on each side of mower) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or equivalent SAE multipurpose grease.

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