Lubricate Rear Axes; Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts - Simplicity 300 Series, 1600 Series, 2600 Series Operator's Manual

LUBRICATE REAR AXLE SHAFTS

Service Interval: Yearly
We recommend removing the rear wheel hubs and lubri-
cating the axle shafts yearly. This prevents the wheel
hubs from seizing onto the axle shaft and makes future
service easier.
1. Turn off the ignition, turn off the PTO, engage the
parking brake, and block the front tires.
2. Using a jack or chain hoist positioned at the center of
the rear frame, carefully jack the unit up until the rear
tires are approximately 1" - 2" (2.5-5cm) off the
ground.
NOTE: For overall unit stability during service, do not
jack rear end higher than required for wheel removal.
3. Support the rear of the unit on jackstands positioned
under the rear frame.
NOTE: Your axle assembly may differ slightly from the
assembly pictured: the quantity of washers is adjusted
on a tractor by tractor basis during assembly to allow a
small amount of axle end-play.
4. Remove the hardware retaining the wheel assembly
to the axle and lubricate the axle shaft using anti-
seize compound or lithium grease.
5. Reinstall the components in reverse order of disas-
sembly and lower the unit. Be sure the key (A,
Figure 27) is in place in the axle keyway.
A
B
I
A
B
C
A
B
C
Figure 27. Rear Axle Hardware
A. Key
B. Stationary Washer / Washer
C. Spacer
D. Wheel & Hub
E. Axle Cap Retainer
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K71 Models
D
G
E
F
K66 Models
D
E
F
G
D
K62 Models &
K57 Models
G
H
E
F
F. Small Washer
G. Retaining Ring
H. Axle Cap
I. Large Washer
H
H