Tiger Mowers JD 5065M, JD 5085M-105M GREASING THE REAR DRIVE BEARING AND EXTENSION COUPLER SHAFT, GREASING PUMP DRIVE SHAFT COUPLER

MAINTENANCE

Side and Rear Flail Maintenance Section 4-13

MAINTENANCE

With the cutter head lowered, locate the grease zerks

on the linkage and pivot bosses. Inject Lithium-

Complex Extreme Pressure grease conforming to

NLG12-ISO 320 specifications until it protrudes from

the ends. With the cutter head in this position it is also

possible to gr ea se t he dr aft beam cylinder anchor s and

pins. Now raise the cutter head to expose the

remaining zerks on the deck tilt linkages and on the

other end of the cylinder.

GREASING THE REAR DRIVE BEARING AND EXTENSION COUPLER

Locate the grease zerks for the rear flail drive

extension shaft. Make sure the zerks are clean

before injecting grease. One pump of grease into

flange zerk and shaft coupler once every day or for

every 8 hours of service.

With engine stopped, ensure drive shaft alignment

by grasping coupler and sliding back and forth.

Coupler should slice freely with approximately 1/8”

of end play. If coupler does not slide freely, inspect

for loose pump mount bolts, or damaged or loose

crank shaft adapter. Inject-Lithium Complex

Extreme Pressure grease confor ming to NLGI2-ISO

320 specifications into coupler until grease begins

to protrude from ends. Grease daily or every 8

hours. Do not over grease.