Craftsman Lawn Mower Maintenance
Clean the underside of the mower deck to remove caked on grass and debris. A clean engine can stay cool, extending its lifespan. Lubricate the grease fittings with a number 2-grade grease.
What size grease fitting do I need?
The most common standard grease fitting size is 1/4″28 SAELT, which is commonly used in automotive applications, as well as agricultural and other standard duty applications. Larger 1/8″27 PTF zerk fittings are available for heavy duty applications.
Where are the grease fittings on a Craftsman lawn tractor?
The pulley and spindle bearings on the mower deck, the front wheel axles, and the steering column are all places where grease can be applied.
How much grease do you put in a grease fitting?
The amount of grease pumped per stroke varies between grease guns, ranging from one to three grams or more, and the actual output varies depending on the age of the grease gun.
Should lawn mower wheels be greased?
Cleaning the deck after each use of a riding mower with a garden hose will keep it running efficiently and make it easier to maneuver.
How often should I grease my lawn mower?
Lower the cutting deck, remove the cover from the spindle assembly, and use a grease gun to lubricate the spindles. Greasing the spindles should be done twice a season for household mowers, and daily for commercial operations. You can do this yourself or take it to a shop.
Where are the grease fittings on a Husqvarna?
The mandrel zerks will be near the top of the spindles that support the blades, and you may be able to see them by lowering the deck completely or removing access covers, but lowering the deck completely should allow you to see the zerk fittings near the pulleys that turn each blade.
Can you over grease mower spindles?
“MOWER SPINDLE GREASE FITTINGS” “Grease fittings on mower spindles are only for assembly; do not grease spindles or bearing seals may be damaged.”
Are John Deere grease fittings metric?
In an easy-to-handle, sturdy plastic box with six separately labeled and illustrated compartments, 21 assorted metric grease fittings in nine of the most popular styles and sizes are contained. John Deere grease fittings are manufactured to the highest quality standards and are heat-treated to SAE specifications.
Where do you grease a riding lawn mower?
Place the end of the grease gun on the grease nipple at the front of the right wheel shaft, directly beside the tire, and pump the grease gun handle until grease starts to come out of the top of the bushing. Remove the end of the grease gun and repeat the procedure on the left side.
How much grease do you put in a Zerk fitting?
Use Just Enough: When greaseing Zerk fittings, don’t overfill; three or four pumps of grease is usually enough, and over-greasing a joint pushes grease out the aforementioned seals, attracting dust, sand, and dirt.
Can you put too much grease in a bearing?
When it comes to bearing grease, more isn’t always better, and it can be a costly mistake. Too much grease volume (overgreasing) in a bearing cavity causes the rotating bearing elements to churn the grease, pushing it out of the way, causing energy loss and rising temperatures.
Are there different size grease Zerks?
Grease fittings come in a variety of styles. The 1/4u2032u2032-28 thread and the 1/8u2032u2032 NPT thread are the most common grease fitting threads, but there are other less common grease fitting threads in use.