PIN TC1420G010001, TC1435D010001, TC1445D010001
Introduction
Product Identification
Safety
Operating Machine
Replacement Parts
Service Intervals
Service Lubrication
Lubricate Hydraulic Steering Cylinder
Lubricate Steering Spindles (2WD Only)
Lubricate Operator Seat Slides
Steering Column Tilt-Lock Lubrication
Service Engine
Service Transmission
Service Steering & Brakes
Service Electrical
Service Miscellaneous
Troubleshooting
Storage
Assembly
Specifications
Warranty
John Deere Quality Statement
Service Record
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Service Lubrication
Grease
The following greases are preferred:
High Speed Applications
Use John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease for the following high speed applications:
· Engine drive shaft (1 place).
Other Applications
Use John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease or John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease for all other applications.
If not using any of the preferred greases, be sure to use a general purpose grease with a NLGI grade No. 2 rating. Avoid use of John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease on high speed applications such as mower spindles and the rear axle.
Operating in extremely wet conditions may require use of special purpose greases. See your John Deere dealer.
Wipe off all grease fittings before and after lubrication to prevent contamination.
Lubricate Rear Axle Pivot Pin
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.)
2. Locate rear axle pivot pin grease fitting (A) under rear of machine between frame members on bottom of rear axle.
3. Lubricate grease fitting with John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease or John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease until grease can be seen seeping out at front and rear of axle casting.
Lubricate Rear Tie Rod
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.)
2. Lubricate left and right side of the rear tie rod (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease or John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease.
Lubricate Hydraulic Steering Cylinder
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.)
2. Lubricate hydraulic steering cylinder ends (A) at rear of machine with John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease or John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease.
Lubricate Hydrostatic Linkage
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.)
2. Locate hydrostatic linkage grease fitting (A) under service hatch in operator's platform, or to the rear of the right front tire.
3. Lubricate linkage with John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease or John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease.
Lubricate Engine Drive Shaft
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.)
2. Lubricate front universal joint of engine drive shaft (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease.
3. Pump grease into grease fitting (B) until it can be seen seeping from all four bearing caps on the inside of universal joint.
Lubricate Steering Spindles (2WD Only)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.)
2. Locate steering spindle grease fitting (A) on front side of rear axle steering spindles (two wheel drive models only).
3. Lubricate linkage with John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease or John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease.
4. Repeat for steering spindle grease fitting on other side of machine.
Lubricate Brake Pedal Linkage
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
2. Locate brake pedal linkage grease fittings (A & B) under the front left of the operator's platform.
3. Lubricate linkage with John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease or John Deere Moly High Temperature EP Grease.
Lubricate Operator Seat Slides
1. Lubricate operator seat slides (A) using a dry, Teflon lubricant, such as John Deere Super Lube®.
2. Spray seat slides while moving seat forward and back.
Steering Column Tilt-Lock Lubrication
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Machine Safely in the Safety section.)
2. Pull lever (A) outward to release steering column.
3. Lubricate cam mechanism (B) using a dry lubricant such as John Deere Super Lube®.