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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

· John Deere Moly High Temperature EP 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.

Lubricate Front Caster Spindles

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

NOTE: Do not over lubricate. Excess grease could fall from mower during operation.

Clean grease fitting before lubricating. Replace missing or broken grease fittings immediately.


MX13138

· Lubricate two spindle grease fittings (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or an equivalent.

Lubricate Front Caster Wheel Bearings

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

NOTE: Do not over lubricate. Excess grease could fall from mower during operation.

Clean grease fitting before lubricating. Replace missing or broken grease fittings immediately.


MX13132

· Lubricate two caster wheel bearing grease fittings (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or an equivalent.

Lubricate Deck Lift Arm Hubs

NOTE: Adjust the mower deck to a lower cutting height position when performing this service procedure.

· Two deck lift arm hub grease fittings are located on each side of the machine.


MX13129

· Lubricate four deck lift arm hub grease fittings (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or an equivalent.

Lubricate Pump Idler Pivot


MX13143

· Lubricate one pump idler pivot grease fitting (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or an equivalent.

Lubricate Mower Deck Spindles

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

· Lubricate three mower deck spindle grease fittings with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or an equivalent.


MX13113

· One mower deck spindle grease fitting (A) is located in the center of the deck.


MX13128

· Two mower deck spindle grease fittings (B) are located on either side of the mower deck.

Lubricate Mower Deck Idler Pivot


MX13127

· Lubricate one deck idler pivot grease fitting (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or an equivalent.

Lubricate Mower Deck Struts

· A push arm assembly grease fitting is located on each side of the machine.


MX13142

· Lubricate two push arm grease fittings (A) with John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease or an equivalent.