Service Lubrication


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.

• 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.

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

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• Lubricate one mower deck spindle grease fitting (A), located in the center of the deck.

• Lubricate two mower deck spindle grease fittings (B).

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Raise operator’s seat.

3. Locate the grease fittings (A) on the return to neutral (RTN) blocks and add grease as required.

4. Lower operator’s seat.