Guest Posted May 28, 2000 Share Posted May 28, 2000 This question may come under the heading of "Things I Should Have Learned From My Dad But Didn't." The clock on my new Broadmoor just turned 25 and the manual says it is time for some grease and oil. Never having owned a piece of motorized machinery that I intended to maintain well (and not being mechanically knowledgable) I have little/no experience in these matters. I have read warnings that all greases are not compatible. So now I am uncertain about what this means and what grease is currently in use in my Broadmoor. I asked the dealer what grease to use and the answer was "just gun grease." Yet, there seems to be different varieties of grease available for the "gun." Are all lithium greases comparable? Is it advisable to just squirt some multi-purpose lithium. I appreciate anyone willing to take the time to walk me through this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted May 28, 2000 Share Posted May 28, 2000 Ask 10 different mechanics and you will probably get 10 different answers. If the specs were particular they would tell you in the manual such as for engine oil. Therefore it is really a matter of opinion. A premium moly or lith should be fine for your tractor. More important than the brand is to grease it regularly and make sure any dust caps and seals are in place. Also remember we are dealing with tractors - not race cars which make a lot more heat so "high temp" or "high performance" grease is not really "speced" for us. I think these greases actually need a certain amount of heat before they even begin to lubricate. The only thing "high speed" are the blades and they use sealed bearings - we are just filling the cavity with grease between them to help keep out condensation. Dust and water are our worst enemy. Next opinion please....... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted May 30, 2000 Share Posted May 30, 2000 Like the man said above do it on a regular basis and use something you can easily obtain. A multipurpose grease should be fine. Another must have is a clean rag to wipe off the grease zerks before you put the grease to it. I have seen lots of people not give it a thought to just stick the gun to it and grease away. A high quality grease gun can develop up to 10,000 psi and that will put the bad stuff plum in the wrong place quick. and dont forget to squirt out a small amount of grease and wipe it off and pitch it before yo use it also. This is not meant to overcomplicate the procedure. The more little things you do correct the longer it will be before you have to spend more than grease money. Happy greasing!! Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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