BX23S backhoe pivot greasing

[pjoh784350]

Lots of discussion regarding the BX23S fuel filter but my big issue is the grease point on the backhoe pivot. All the hydraulic lines and a small confined space make it very difficult to get hooked onto the fitting. I have a lock and lube extra long on my battery grease gun which is almost impossible to get hooked on. I'm thinking I may need to buy a short and simply do a manual grease gun set up for this one fitting. Any good ideas?

 

[hagrid]

I has teh BX23S lawn mower and regular grease gun couplers can get on that fitting.

 

[whitetiger]

I has teh BX23S lawn mower and regular grease gun couplers can get on that fitting.

I have to keep a regular tipped grease gun handy; there are a lot of places the Lock-Lube will not fit.

 

[snoeproe]

It’s tight. But I can push the hoses enough to get my manual grease gun on mine. turning the backhoe to one side can help also.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

On my 77, like @snoeproe I can/do also “push through” the hoses to access mine.

They also make “needle point” grease tips; Although they are made for flush zerks usually found on aircraft, I often use it on regular car zerks in “compromising positions” or very tight areas.

looks like this.




Just jab that tip into the ball of your zerk, and keep it pressed while you squeeze the handle.

Usually works pretty good.