New (much needed) tool for greasing FEL....

[Jeffroe601]

Hi all,

I have a L3301 with the LA525 Loader. I was having a problem with my grease gun getting stuck on the zerks on the forward pins by the bucket that are recessed. Kubota sells a lock-on type fitting that would eliminate this issue, however my dealer was out of them. So off to my local parts houses I go....I found out the hard way that the Lincoln brand will not fit in the recess to access the zerks and after returning it I found one at Auto Zone that does. It is made by Lumax and is only $22.99. The link is below if anyone has the same issue as me when it comes to greasing the recessed zerks. I have probably invented some 4-letter words fighting those pins when my grease gun would get stuck. Hope this helps someone......

https://www.autozone.com/grease-and-caulk-application-tools/grease-gun-accessories/lumax-heavy-duty-quick-release-grease-coupler/400683_0_0

 

[GeoHorn]

When the nipple gets stuck onto a zerk, the way to disengage it is to twist the collar to loosen the grip.

 

[Bmyers]

you will find that many have switched to Lock-N-Lube or a product to similar that you found. Nice, simple, and easy to use.

 

[nbryan]

I finally figured out that a grease gun nozzle adjusts simply by twisting it. What a difference to discover that after decades of fighting with sticky or loose grease gun nozzles!

 

[85Hokie]

As Bmyers said - the LOCK-N-LUBE is the best 35 bucks you will ever spend!!!!

Only drawback is that it will get to those zerks buried in a hole that only allows the tip of a regular grease gun.

 

[PaulR]

I have a FB friend that works for lock n lube. Pretty small company based out of VT/NH afaik, so yea, I would recommend them on account of that...plus...their stuff seems to all get good reviews.