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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?

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They do not need grease

The grease keeps the water out that will rust your bearings

Drill tap and grease

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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.

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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).

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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.

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