Pto shaft lubtication

300jk · May 10, 2020

The pto shaft on my woods brush cutter was getting tough to slide in and
out. Not bent just had a lot of old dirty, gummed up grease on it when I
took it apart. I cleaned it and want to lube it up before I put it back
together. I have the following on hand. Heavy tacky grease, corn head
grease, never seize, and different grades of oil. Heavy grease and never
seize don't seem like the best option because of the thickness and them
becoming "hard" over time although that's what I normally use. What do
you all use ? Just curious !

JayinNY · May 10, 2020

I take my pto shafts that get like that the tractor end and run it on a bench grinder on the wire wheel side, then i just use grease gun grease seems to work, i might also try white lithium spray lube next time.

Steve@Advance · May 10, 2020

There is no fix for that. Whatever type grease you use will eventually get gummed up with dirt.

I just use regular cartridge grease, try to keep the grit pushed out.

Storage is the most important, position it so rain water runs off and not down into the telescope.

wore out · May 10, 2020

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Clean off the grease and apply Slip Plate. You can spray some down inside the outer tube, as well.

Reapply as needed.

" Minimizes sliding friction and build-up to help reduce corrosion.

Repels rain, snow and mud that can cause materials to stick to surfaces.

Works on metal, wood and most polymer surfaces
Use as a part of a regular maintenance schedule to extend the life of equipment, reduce maintenance costs and productivity losses ."

J Hamilton · May 10, 2020

I agree with the slip plate graphite lubes, I use it on all my pto shafts as well

Traditional Farmer · May 10, 2020

I've been using spray on chain lube seems to work pretty good.

37 chief · May 10, 2020

I have a grease fitting on mine. When I lube the U joints, I pump grease in to the shaft until it pushes out the old grease. You might want to in stall a grease fitting on yours. Stan

flying belgian · May 10, 2020

Gosh, I see by the comments below that I am on complete oppisate of the spectrum. I use diesel fuel on mine.

Russ from MN · May 10, 2020

I use diesel fuel to clean it, but then some grease gun grease on it.

caterpillar guy · May 11, 2020

Well if they have a grease fitting I just grease them liberally when I grease the unit. Don't seem to have a problem with them gumming up. For ones like the fertilizer spreader where it is a light drive shaft with no fitting I just oil it well sometimes each use if it is in dusty conditions. I just use used engine oil for oiling chains and things like that. Keeping equipment inside goes a long way to keeping things like that from not getting stuck or froze with rust and old grease/oil.

showcrop · May 11, 2020

When I have one get stiff like last week, after cleaning the inner side up I apply oil, then work it in and out to soften the inside of the outer tube, Then pull it nearly out and apply grease for longevity.

dpendzic · May 11, 2020

i use 00 grade grease

Duster1147 · May 11, 2020

worn out you are correct, I drove a car hauler truck, we used this stuff only, as grease and oil would get on your clothes, then when you got in the vehicle you got it all over the upholstery. Make sure its dry before mating parts together, its like paint.

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