Giles 2 #1 Posted March 20, 2011 Many years ago, I owned a Gilson 16 hp garden tractor with 48" deck. Almost every year, I would have to replace mower deck spindle bearings and once I had to replace two shafts. I am a mechanic and bearing adjustment was correct. I had the mower deck spindles tore apart and was discussing my situation with a "lubrication specialist" ---(oiler)--- at work. He asked me what type grease I was using and I stated "just grease like I use on my car". He informed me that there was a lot of different grease and that I should be using a EP2 grade. I did as he suggested and mowed with that mower for many years with no further problems. I have a WH C175 that I have owned nearly 30 years and it has the original deck bearings. I have greased them with Chevron EP2 Grease more times then I can remember. It would take me app. 6 hours to cut my large lawn and I would grease the entire tractor before every lawn cutting. At least 10 pumps from my hand pump gun to each spindle. I think loyal maintenance and the proper lubrication is vital to any piece of equipment. I just thought this information my be of interest to some. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #2 Posted March 20, 2011 :thumbs: That's good to know. I am a mechanic and would have done the same as you at first. but your lube guy is most likely wright, front bearing of a lawn mower don't spin as fast as a trailer so the grease has to be thicker type to stay where its needed and not pushed aside. on trailers the grease moves around a little and tractors never see over 10mph, so the grease needs to stay put for lubrication. Thank you for this post! :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
farmer 1,075 #3 Posted March 20, 2011 I was brought up being taught that useing the correct lubricant.........grease/oil was "the cheapest spanners you could buy". Manufacturers don't include their recommended grades in manuals for fun, course we don't all have manuals, and thats where R S comes in. You need only ask. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anglo Traction 759 #4 Posted March 20, 2011 :thumbs: Yep!. correct 'Preventative Maintenance' is the cheapest form of repair and without the hassle of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
