econo 32 #1 Posted October 15, 2015 would appreciate some help with mower deck on my 855. having trouble finding out the correct lubrication for the components. Notable the main (drive gears?) under the two covers on the deck. I have used bearing grease on these gears but does not last very long. there are two metal plugs similar to electrical knockouts. ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #2 Posted October 16, 2015 I just use red high temp grease and pack it full Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
econo 32 #3 Posted October 16, 2015 Thanks slammer302. I may have been a little stingy with the grease Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,120 #4 Posted October 16, 2015 When you pry off the caps there will be a zerk fitting in the center of the spindle gear You may need to dig through the grease to see it. Grease it heavily it will come out and lube the bevel gear. Packing the whole housing doesn't get grease down into the spindle and its bearings as well. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,487 #5 Posted October 16, 2015 (edited) Here is the manual for your mower. Mower Rotary 32in RD 1964-65 RM-324 #A-7137.pdf Mower Rotary 32in RD 1964-65 RM-324 #A-7137.pdf Edited October 16, 2015 by 953 nut reload attachment 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
econo 32 #6 Posted October 16, 2015 The manual will be a great help. Also I located the grease fittings and of course they were dry. Am concerned about the tooth wear on the gears themselves though. still operational but sloppy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer302 2,154 #7 Posted October 16, 2015 It can be hard to find one of those old decks that don't have lots of wear on the gears Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qd-16 14 #8 Posted October 16, 2015 My WH dealer told me to grease those spindle fittings every time I mow with one of the gear-driven decks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
