5212.5 grease zerks?

May 9, 2014

I got the 4 on the front axle, but I cant seem to find any on the mower deck, or anywhere else on the tractor for that matter. anyone got a manual for this thing? I know the deck NEEDS to be greased.

May 9, 2014

Somewhere one the machine there is a product number (169XXXX) and a S/N . You can go to the top of this forum and there is a thread to download manuals. Follow it and then type in the product number. You should get OM, PL, and possibly engine info.

May 10, 2014

most mower spindle housings do not have zerks, since the bearings are sealed, And although the grease keeps the moisture out, conversely it keeps the moisture in. The manufactures do not install zerks, because overly zealous consumers overdid it and blew the seals on the bearings. On older equipment there was a threaded hole provided for a larger zerk (3/8"?) to be inserted if required. that is normally sealed with a cap screw.That's gone on newer models, especially the ones with spline shafts.

Wayne