John Deere MT

I've got an MT and just noticed the front tires are off-set. I guess that is normal? Also where are the grease fittings for the front tower. I found only one on the very top. Thanks...

They were offset for use with scufflers to cultivate weeds out from between row crops.
As neat as the MT is. If you ever have an oportunity for a slant steer 420 loaded up with factory options, buy it.

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Take s look at the diagram below.





Note the 1/4" square head pipe plug (Key 10).

Take a look at the photos below of the "[i:654c4848f0]steering gear filler plug[/i:654c4848f0]".





Hope this helps.

I must say Mr. Howell,the graphics and your responses are always excellent.

The steering was offset so the engine could be cranked straight in by hand. It was just enough to get the hand crank in. I don't remember having a grease fitting either high or low on the MT that I had,,,,,

Thanks.

Always try to help when possible.

Thanks for the information. What type oil goes in housing? Also, how hard is it to work on the brakes?

"<font color="#6699ff">[b:654c4848f0][i:654c4848f0]What type oil goes in housing?[/b:654c4848f0][/i:654c4848f0]</font>"

Steering Housing SAE 90 1/2 Pint Level to Filler Hole
Lower Steering Housing SAE 90 1/2 Pint Level to Filler Hole

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Reviewed the [b:654c4848f0]SERVICE MANUAL FOR JOHN DEERE DEALERS MODEL ?MT? TRACTOR[/b:654c4848f0] under [b:654c4848f0]SECTION 140 BRAKES GROUP 5[/b:654c4848f0] under the [b:654c4848f0]REMOVAL[/b:654c4848f0] topic on page 140-5-1.

?[i:654c4848f0]Disconnect brake linkage by loosening clevis lock nut and unscrewing rod from clevis (Figure 140-5-2).





Unhook brake return spring.



Remove two cap screws holding fender footrests and bolt attaching platform to final drive housing.





Remove three cap screws from fender brackets and brake housings (Figure 140-5-2).





[b:654c4848f0]NOTE: Support brake housings when removing these three bolts. After bolts are removed brake housing and brakes are loose and can drop off.[/b:654c4848f0]

Lift off brake housing and disk from splined shaft (Figure 140-5-3).[/i:654c4848f0]?





Hope this helps.

Yes,thanks, got me motivated to work on it. Previous owner made a three point hitch, but only goes up to level, can't see how it would pick up an implement high enough to use. Also what oil goes in hydraulic? Thanks again..

"<font color="#6699ff">[b:654c4848f0][i:654c4848f0]Also what oil goes in hydraulic?[/i:654c4848f0][/b:654c4848f0]</font>"

The operator's manual recommends SAE 10W.