JimSraj 471 #1 Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) I’m thinking this doesn’t look good so, Before I take this apart I thought I’d ask if there is anything I need to be aware of. This tractor sat for a few years before I got it last summer. I went around and greased all the zeros before running it. The other side doesn’t leak like this. Edited February 23, 2022 by JimSraj Add text. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,074 #2 Posted February 23, 2022 The other side may have been so lacking grease it is far from overfull. it also could have hard dried grease keeping anything from flowing out. This side doesn't look like a terrible thing. Since it has been setting a few years, just a basic disassemble, cleaning and fresh grease might be a good baseline to start from. 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #3 Posted February 23, 2022 A grease gun will even do that if it hangs for a while... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,203 #4 Posted February 23, 2022 1 hour ago, roadapples said: A grease gun will even do that if it hangs for a while... I keep mine in a 5 gallon bucket with a diaper at the bottom for that exact reason! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,478 #5 Posted February 23, 2022 Completely normal. Pump grease in till new grease appears at the top and bottom to flush out the dirt. It is best to jack up the tractor by the frame when greasing so that grease will get into the wear areas. Some models have seals at the wheel bearings and tie rod ends, so care must be taken to not push those seals out. A roll of paper towels is your friend. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,590 #6 Posted February 23, 2022 Cold weather does funny things to grease. Does not want to move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,970 #7 Posted February 23, 2022 @JimSraj agree with @lynnmor on the front end lift , wheels off the ground , notice your lower grease , but nothing coming out on top ? a simple wipe down will change that . make sure you also get the steering " fan " grease behind gear , pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,917 #8 Posted February 23, 2022 8 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: I keep mine in a 5 gallon bucket with a diaper at the bottom for that exact reason! I keep mine in an old cut off pants leg. Old pillow case works too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimSraj 471 #9 Posted February 23, 2022 Thanks to all. BTW it’s on a Raider 12. There is a good bit of play in the wheel, mostly front to back, not as much top to bottom. Guess I won’t know why until I take it apart to see the spindle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,478 #10 Posted February 23, 2022 Tearing it all apart is a great idea, that way you can remove ALL of the dirt and see if parts should be replaced. With everything clean and frequent greasing, future wear will be greatly reduced. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimSraj 471 #11 Posted February 23, 2022 Maybe later today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #12 Posted February 23, 2022 3 hours ago, WHX?? said: I keep mine in an old cut off pants leg. Caution, must remove leg first.... 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,970 #13 Posted February 23, 2022 @WHX?? cut off pants leg ? thats where I screwed up , always just jammed it in my pocket, just trying to keep greasy . pete 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,080 #14 Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) 26 minutes ago, peter lena said: @WHX?? cut off pants leg ? thats where I screwed up , always just jammed it in my pocket, just trying to keep greasy . pete FIRST remove leg from pant leg, THEN cut off pant leg! Edited February 23, 2022 by Handy Don 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
