Service Lubrication
Grease
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! ONLY use a quality grease in this application. DO NOT mix any other greases in this application. DO NOT use any BIO-GREASE in this application. |
The following John Deere greases are preferred for the machine and lift arms:
The following John Deere greases are preferred for the cutting units and cutting unit attachments:
Other greases may be used for the machine application if above preferred John Deere greases are not available, provided they meet the following specifications:
· Polyurea Grease - NLGI Grade 2.
· Calcium Complex Grease - NLGI Grade 2.
· John Deere Standard JDM J13E4, NLGI Grade 2.
Grease Locations - Cutting Units and Lift Arms
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Lubricate immediately after washing the machine to remove water before bearings cool and pull in water and contaminates. |
A - Lift Cylinder End - 6 places
C - Float Pivot (22 ESP and Rotary) - 5 places
D - Bedknife to Reel Adjuster (22 ESP) - 10 places
E - Rear Rollers (both ends) - 10 places
A - Steering Pivot (22 ESP) - 5 places
B - RFS Spring Pivot (22 ESP) - 10 places
A - Reel Motor Shaft (3225C and 3235C) - 5 places
B - Front Rollers (both ends) (3225C and 3235C) - 10 places
A - Height-of-Cut Pivot (Rotary) - 20 places
A - Yoke Pivots (2500M) - 5 places
Grease Locations - Machine
A - Neutral Arm Pivot (3225C) - 1 place
A - Rear Axle Spindle - 2 places
C - Steering Cylinder - 2 places
D - Steering Tie Rod - 2 places
A - Forward and Reverse Pedal Pivots - 2places
B - Traction Shaft Pivot - 1 place
A - Turn-Brake Pedal Shaft (3245C) - 2 places
A - Universal Joint on Drive Shaft - 1 place
Greasing Rear Lift Linkage
NOTE: At 200 hours or during scheduled engine oil change, a new layer of grease needs to be applied under the washers and to the short straps where they are exposed through the slot holes in the long strap.
Grease lift arm (through rear of lift arms) and front cast pivots. Grease both ends of the lift linkage at locations (A).