Greasing it

[AndyM]

I am embarrassed to ask this - while I am in my 60's I still have a little left in me, but be darned if I can get some of the grease zerks on the hoe to take a charge. The tractor is new so there is not much play in things but I do need to get some grease in.

 

[BCrouse]

I am embarrassed to ask this - while I am in my 60's I still have a little left in me, but be darned if I can get some of the grease zerks on the hoe to take a charge. The tractor is new so there is not much play in things but I do need to get some grease in.

Maybe try a different connector? Ive had good luck with this one.

Gurtech Grease Coupler Fits All SAE and Metric Zerk fittings 1/8" NPT Fitting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E7PFJOU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8of.xbZA21NNV

 

[AndyM]

That looks like just the ticket! - thanks for the link.

 

[85Hokie]

I am embarrassed to ask this - while I am in my 60's I still have a little left in me, but be darned if I can get some of the grease zerks on the hoe to take a charge. The tractor is new so there is not much play in things but I do need to get some grease in.

Andy,

might need to bump the ball in the zerk - and ice pick or small phillips can be used to push on the tip of the zerk to push it ever so slightly to free it. Or sometimes you might need to replace that "new" zerk.

The lock-n-lube is a great tool too.

 

[bucktail]

If they're painted over, it's best to scrape the paint off at least the top to free the ball.