John Deere DC1000 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
LUBRICATION and MAINTENANCE
• Lubrication Before Each Use
1. Driveline Universal Joints
a. Apply multi-purpose grease with a grease gun.
2. Driveline Guard
b. Apply 2-3 shots of multipurpose grease with
grease gun to plastic tting.
3. Driveline Prole
c. Disconnect PTO Driveline.
d. Pull the two sections about half way apart and
rotate until the holes in the plastic guards align
with the exposed spline in the shaft.
e. Apply thin coat of multi-purpose grease to the
spline section in several locations around the
spline. Contract and expand the shaft several
times to distribute the grease.
f. Reconnect the PTO Driveline.
Note: Pull each driveline section to be sure driveline
and shields are securely connected. Make certain
PTO shielding is in good condition. Do not grease
outer or inner plastic shields.
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4. PTO Housing Bearings
g. Apply multi-purpose grease with a grease gun.
5. Crossbar Lift Arm Assembly
h. Apply multi-purpose grease with a grease gun.
6. Wheel Bearings
i. Check monthly and repack as necessary.
(1) Before Each Use
(2) Before
Each Use
(3) Before Each Use
(5) On Each Side,
Before Each Use
(6) Monthly
(4) PTO Housing Bear-
ings - On Each Tower,
Before Each Use
(1) Before Each Use