Lubrication - Woods BATWING BW15.50Q Operator's Manual

1. Driveline U-joint
2. Telescoping shaft
3. Clevis pivot
4. CV body assembly
(10 pumps minimum)
5. Driveline shield
6. Splined yoke
7. Gearbox (above lower Daily
line on dipstick)

LUBRICATION

Do not let excess grease collect on or around parts,
particularly when operating in sandy areas.
See Figure 5 for lubrication points and frequency or
lubrication based on normal operating conditions.
Severe or unusual conditions may require more fre-
quent lubrication.
Use a lithium grease of #2 consistency with a MOLY
(molybdenum disulfide) additive for all locations unless
otherwise noted. Be sure to clean fittings thoroughly
before attaching grease gun. One good pump of most
guns is sufficient when the lubrication schedule is fol-
lowed.
Gearbox Lubrication
For gearbox, use a high quality gear oil with a viscosity
index of 80W or 90W and an API service rating of GL–
20 Owner Service
10 Hours 8. Tongue pivot (2)
10 Hours 9. Wheel yoke pivot (7)
40 Hours 10. Gearbox (bottom of
side hole)
10 hours
11. Tailwheel spindle
10 Hours 12. Turnbuckle
10 Hours 13. Blade pin
Figure 5. Jackstand Placement and Lubrication Points
40 Hours
40 Hours
Daily
20 Hours
40 Hours
40 Hours
4 or –5 in gearboxes. Fill gearbox until oil is above
lower line on dipstick. Check gearbox oil level daily for
evidence of leakage, and contact your dealer if leakage
occurs. Check vent plug periodically and clean if it
does not relieve pressure.
Driveline Lubrication
1. Lubricate the driveline slip joint every eight
operating hours. Failure to maintain proper
lubrication could result in damage to U-joints,
gearbox, and driveline.
2. Lower cutter to ground, disconnect driveline from
tractor PTO shaft, and slide halves apart but do not
disconnect from each other.
3. Apply a bead of grease completely around male
half where it meets female half. Slide drive halves
over each other several times to distribute grease.
MAN1237 (9/1/2017)