Cleaning around your zerks and grease areas?

[SkipperDan]

I power wash the old grease off and the zerk fitting. Then grease until just a small amount of grease comes out. Usually a little water comes out first. I do not like a lot of grease around the joint because it attracts dirt.

Dan

 

[Shadow99688]

I use Scotts blue shop towels buy them by the case and I only add grease till I see cleaner grease coming out edges then wipe off old crud, I also wear rubber gloves so hands don't get too greasy. zerks get wiped before and after.
too much grease will hold dirt and cause wear on moving parts

 

[in2toys]

wipe with the thumb, then thumb on the pants...

 

[dragoneggs]

wipe with the thumb, then thumb on the pants...

I used to do that but now I am out of pants.

 

[Popster]

Is it safe to pressure wash around bushings, etc? Couldn't the pressure force water through the seals and do damage. I have been avoiding using my pressure washer on the advice of my dealer.

 

[Gary Fowler]

I have been meaning to buy one of the Univer-co lock on grease couplers that are made in Canada. They are a bit more expensive than the locknlube ($32) but they are the same size as a regular coupler. I have a couple spots on my backhoe that I can barely get a regular coupler into. I think I could save the price in just grease cost. I see Rural King has them if you guys have one of those nearby.