Use and Care Manual

Service Lubrication - 26
SERVICE LUBRICATION
Every 50 Hours or Annually
• Change engine oil.
• Change engine oil filter.
• Lubricate mower deck spindles.
Every 100 Hours or Annually
• Replace spark plugs.
• Replace air filter element(s).
• Replace fuel filter.
• Check mower belt.
• Sharpen / replace mower blades.
• Clean underside of deck.
• Check tire pressure.
• Clean engine cooling fins.
• If there is debris that cannot be blown out, remove blower housing for
complete cleaning.
Every 200 Hours
• Check / adjust engine valve clearance. See your John Deere dealer for
this service.
Every 500 Hours
• Remove blower housing for complete cleaning of cylinder cooling fins,
cylinder head, and other components.
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 rubber mat and mower deck foot plate.
2. Lubricate the mower deck spindles, as indicated.
42C Mower Deck
MX43836
• Lubricate two mower deck spindle grease fittings (A) with two pumps of
grease at specified interval.
48TD Mower Decks
MX50274
• Lubricate three mower deck spindle grease fittings (B) with two pumps of
grease at specified interval.
Lubricating Front Lift Arm
MX50276
Picture Note: Model Z235 (42C) shown.
Lubricate the front lift arm at the points (A) where it pivots in the mower
deck bracket as needed to prevent or minimize squeaking during
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
B
B
B
A