To grease or not to grease?????

[CVSB10JCS 9]

Gonna rebuilt a 48 inch deck to start mowing with and wanted to know what the FINAL ANSWER is. Do I drill housing and install grease fittings or don't the spindle bearings need grease?

[Ronald Hribar 105]

They do not need grease

The grease keeps the water out that will rust your bearings

Drill tap and grease

[720nut 4,225]

agree, grease

[Talntedmrgreen 1,978]

If you wash regularly with water or mow submerged vegetation, grease. I have never bothered, and have seen no ill effect. Some folks prefer the precautionary measure. Mother Simplicity knows best.

[Gary 101]

Lubrication is still the most cost effectiive means of preventitive maintenance that I'm aware of (even if it's only used as a moisture barrier).

[Chris727 2,015]

+ 1 for Grease.

[isetta 50]

The deck I am running already has grease zerks on each spindle so yes grease. If the 48" you are working on has factory lubed and sealed bearings those would not require a fitting.

[DaveBsACs 187]

Grease em