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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

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.

Lubricating Front Axle


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Wheel Spindles and Bushings

· Lubricate front wheel spindle grease fitting (A) and wheel hub grease fitting (B), one on each side, with one or two shots of general all-purpose grease.

Front Axle Pivot

· Lubricate front axle center pivot grease fitting (C) with one or two shots of general all-purpose grease.

Lubricating Pivot Points

107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck:

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A - Blade Brake Pivots

B - Deck Idler Pivot

C - Spindle Grease Fitting (2)

· Lubricate the blade brake pivots (A) and deck idler pivot (B) with a general all-purpose spray lubricant.

· Lubricate the two spindle grease fittings (C) with one or two shots of general all-purpose grease.

122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in.) Mower Decks:

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Picture Note: 122 cm (48 in.) mower deck used for illustration.

A - Deck Idler Pivot

B - Spindle Grease Fitting (3)

· Lubricate the deck idler pivot (A) with a general all-purpose spray lubricant.

· Lubricate the three spindle grease fittings (B) with one or two shots of general all-purpose grease.