Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #1 Posted May 26 Greased up the 42” SD to mount up on my 315 and the center spindle wouldn’t take grease. Seems the zerk was wrecked. Hits the lift arm maybe? I had a new straight zerk in-stock but wonder if a 90 degree would be better? Anyone try that? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moe1965 738 #2 Posted May 26 Don't see why it wouldn't but mine did the same thing. The lift arm was the issue. I added a few washers to the lift arm put the clip back in to keep it away from the zerk 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #3 Posted May 26 I run a 90 zerk. Never had an issue. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #4 Posted May 26 90 gets my vote... easier to get at. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,322 #5 Posted May 26 I changed the straight to a 45 on the 36" deck on the C81... 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick3478 428 #6 Posted May 26 I tried a 45 on one of mine, and the lift broke it off no problem. Now just take the deck off for service. Sharpen blades, couple pumps of grease. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,659 #7 Posted May 27 (edited) Do you have the hole in the lift pin for a spring clip and washer to keep the lift arm away from the grease fitting. I have also ground some metal off the bottom of the lift rod. Gave up and did like Rick above, only grease when the deck is off, and use a fine thread set screw to keep the dirt out. When a deck is old and loose at all the joints there isn't a way to keep it from wearing away the grease fitting. Edited May 27 by Lee1977 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #8 Posted May 27 53 minutes ago, Lee1977 said: Do you have the hole in the lift pin for a spring clip and washer to keep the lift arm away from the grease fitting. Will have to check tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,175 #9 Posted May 27 10 hours ago, Lee1977 said: only grease when the deck is off, and use a fine thread set screw to keep the dirt out X2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
