El Scorcho
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If this is the wrong forum, I apologize.
I just recently switched the trans/hydraulic oil and have been going through the maintenance manuals and remembered a problem I had while greasing.
In the service lubrication section of the manual, we are told to grease the main driveline front. The picture says, "note: parts have been removed for better view."
What I saw when I was underneath the tractor was a dime-sized hole through which one is supposed to put the grease nozzle to the fitting. You can spin the flywheel to move the shaft, but you can't do this from underneath the tractor.
After a few frustrating minutes of trying, I decided to attempt to grease from above.
This bit of advice is for a JD 1023e (but probably relevant for the 1025 and 1026, if not others).
I lifted the hood and took the two side panels off. There was no access there, but in doing so, I saw there were 4 screws holding a cover above the driveline. I removed the four screws, took the cover off and saw the grease fitting. From this position, you can spin the flywheel and watch the fitting rotate into position.
It took maybe an extra 5 minutes to remove the side panels and cover and put them back on, but it was an easy fix for an otherwise frustratingly small hole.
I hope this helps!
El
I just recently switched the trans/hydraulic oil and have been going through the maintenance manuals and remembered a problem I had while greasing.
In the service lubrication section of the manual, we are told to grease the main driveline front. The picture says, "note: parts have been removed for better view."
What I saw when I was underneath the tractor was a dime-sized hole through which one is supposed to put the grease nozzle to the fitting. You can spin the flywheel to move the shaft, but you can't do this from underneath the tractor.
After a few frustrating minutes of trying, I decided to attempt to grease from above.
This bit of advice is for a JD 1023e (but probably relevant for the 1025 and 1026, if not others).
I lifted the hood and took the two side panels off. There was no access there, but in doing so, I saw there were 4 screws holding a cover above the driveline. I removed the four screws, took the cover off and saw the grease fitting. From this position, you can spin the flywheel and watch the fitting rotate into position.
It took maybe an extra 5 minutes to remove the side panels and cover and put them back on, but it was an easy fix for an otherwise frustratingly small hole.
I hope this helps!
El
