Annual Maintenance

Navajo350 · Nov 25, 2017

I have an untstyled John Deere A. Besides the usual maintenance of fluids and grease fittings, what else should I be checking/greasing? Below is a photo of a cover on the reduction cover. Is there a bushing/bearing on there that needs to be greased? (Does something pop out when taking off to use caution?). Also, what about that bearing on the crank inside the clutch?

I don't have the manual available at this time. I don't use the tractor all the time, but was working it pretty hard this last summer dragging big trees and brush.

Thanks,
Robert

James Howell · Nov 25, 2017

"[b:654c4848f0][i:654c4848f0]Does something pop out when taking off to use caution?[/i:654c4848f0][/b:654c4848f0]"

No.

Take a look at the [b:654c4848f0]TRANSMISSION[/b:654c4848f0] diagram below.

Note the sliding gear shaft drive gear (Key 16), cotter pin (Key 23), 1" nut (Key 29) and bearing (Key 30).

"[b:654c4848f0][i:654c4848f0]Is there a bushing/bearing on there that needs to be greased?[/i:654c4848f0][/b:654c4848f0]"

There is no mention of service in the operator's manual, but you might consider repacking the bearing.

"[b:654c4848f0][i:654c4848f0]Also, what about that bearing on the crank inside the clutch?[/i:654c4848f0][/b:654c4848f0]"

Take a look at the [b:654c4848f0]YEARLY SERVICE YOUR JOHN DEERE DEALER OFFERS[/b:654c4848f0] information below.

Hope this helps.

Navajo350 · Nov 25, 2017

(quoted from post at 07:06:21 11/25/17) "[b:204b986512][i:204b986512]Does something pop out when taking off to use caution?[/i:204b986512][/b:204b986512]"

No.

Take a look at the [b:204b986512]TRANSMISSION[/b:204b986512] diagram below.<img src="http://photos.yesterdaystractors.com/gallery/uptest/a178930.jpg" width="650" />

Note the sliding gear shaft drive gear (Key 16), cotter pin (Key 23), 1" nut (Key 29) and bearing (Key 30).

"[b:204b986512][i:204b986512]Is there a bushing/bearing on there that needs to be greased?[/i:204b986512][/b:204b986512]"

Thanks for the help. You give good answers, as do many on here.

Robert

There is no mention of service in the operator's manual, but you might consider repacking the bearing.

"[b:204b986512][i:204b986512]Also, what about that bearing on the crank inside the clutch?[/i:204b986512][/b:204b986512]"

Take a look at the [b:204b986512]YEARLY SERVICE YOUR JOHN DEERE DEALER OFFERS[/b:204b986512] information below.

<img src="http://photos.yesterdaystractors.com/gallery/uptest/a178936.jpg" width="650" />

Hope this helps.

greenmech · Nov 25, 2017

I put a grease zerk on that cap to grease the bearing. Hope the A is running well. Ron Mn

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