Manual

Service Lubrication - 19
SERVICE LUBRICATION
Service Lubrication
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 Mower Deck Spindles
NOTE: Removal of belt shields is not necessary to lubricate the
spindles.
1. Remove mower deck foot plate.
42 in. Mower Deck
MX37890
• Lubricate two mower deck spindle grease fittings (A) with two pumps of
grease at specified interval.
48 and 54 in. Mower Decks
MX37888
• Lubricate three mower deck spindle grease fittings (B) with two pumps of
grease at specified interval.
Lubricating Front Caster Spindles
MX37795
• The two front caster wheel supports (A) utilize sealed bearings, which do
not require lubrication. There are no grease fittings in the wheel supports.
• The caster wheel yoke spindle (B) should be lightly greased prior to
assembly if the wheel unit is serviced, to prevent the spindle from seizing
in the bearings.
Service Engine
Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and
systems on this engine, which are being done at the customers expense,
may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or
individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized John
Deere dealer.
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.
A
A
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! To avoid injury, Do not lubricate
machine while the engine is running.
B
B
B
B
A