Lubrication - Progressive Turf Equipment Pro-Flex 120 Operators Manual And Parts Lists

LUBRICATION

A properly maintained lubrication schedule will provide a smooth running
machine for many years. All pivot locations have grease fittings. The following
information shows and describes where all lubrication points are located. Use a
quality EP2 bearing grease or equivalent (WITH NO MOLYBDENUM
COMPOUNDS)
GREASE COMPATIBILITY
What Grease Is:
-Grease is a distilled petroleum product in the form of mineral oil (or a synthetic)
which has a thickening agent such as lithium, calcium, barium, sodium, or
aluminum.
-When mixing greases with different thickeners, one must review
compatibility. Grease incompatibility will decrease the lubrication ability of the
grease, and can cause premature part failure.
What We Use:
- Progressive uses Shell Alvania EP2
- This grease has:
Notes: -If a thickener other than lithium is used, the existing grease will be contaminated
and the lubrication properties may be lost leading to component damage.
-If synthetic base oil is used rather than mineral base oil, the grease will be
contaminated; the lubrication properties may be lost leading to component
damage.
-Molybdenum Disulfide (Moly) is an additive used in slow moving, extreme load
applications. The particles in the "Moly" will actually increase bearing wear in a
mower spindle. Generally speaking Moly based greases will be grey in colour.
-We do not recommend the use of "High Temperature" greases, blade spindle
temperature should never reach temperatures above the level at which general
purpose greases can operate.
Our Recommendations for Grease Compatibility:
The grease you use for the blade spindle assemblies must have these properties:
 NLGI grade 2
 Lithium thickener (NOT LITHIUM COMPLEX)
 Kinematic Viscosity at 40°C is no greater than 190 cSt
 Dropping Point Less than 400° F
 General Purpose Grease, Not Heavy Duty
 No MOLY (molybdenum disulphide) additives in the grease
 No synthetic grease
 No High Temperature Grease
Grease with these features is considered to be a "General Purpose Grease". Use on all
grease point locations on your Progressive Mower. Check the properties of the grease you
wish to use with your supplier prior to use.
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- A mineral oil base
- A lithium-12 hydroxy thickener ("lithium")
- Extreme Pressure additives (EP)
- An NLGI Grade 2
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