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gulfjoe - on all my other stuff I use red n tacky. I asked when I bought my v-ride if I could just use that on the scag . . . dealer told me if it comes in for warranty and they see anything but white grease it will void warranty. Take it for what it's worth.
 
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gulfjoe said:
So nobody uses the white lithium grease... Besides Shane.
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Lithium will work just fine in all positions we encounter. Nothing on a mower woule be considered extreme as far as grease ratings. I don't like to mix greases, but have yet to see any negative reactions with the lithium types.
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Patriot Services said:
Lithium will work just fine in all positions we encounter. Nothing on a mower woule be considered extreme as far as grease ratings. I don't like to mix greases, but have yet to see any negative reactions with the lithium types.
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So mixing a gray lithium with whatever is currently in the spindle( most likely white) shouldn't be an issue?

Also how do you guys know there has been enough grease installed?
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gulfjoe said:
So mixing a gray lithium with whatever is currently in the spindle( most likely white) shouldn't be an issue?

Also how do you guys know there has been enough grease installed?
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Shouldn't be a problem. Some guys like 1 to 2 pumps per week. I prefer to watch the seal and stop when I see the seal rise just a little. Don't forget to wipe the fitting before attatching the gun hose. Introduing foreign bodies to the grease is a more serious concern.
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shane772 said:
gulfjoe - on all my other stuff I use red n tacky. I asked when I bought my v-ride if I could just use that on the scag . . . dealer told me if it comes in for warranty and they see anything but white grease it will void warranty. Take it for what it's worth.
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I'm the second owner so I don't think the warrNty transfers. 1 year old with 80 hours
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Tractor Supply Red grease. Believe it is named for truck and equipment. Several years of use with no problems on all my mowing equipment including a Carlton Stump grinder. That grinder will put any grease to the test and no lube related failures in over 200+ hours of high load work.
 
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rockymtnnut said:
I've never heard of a scag spindle failure not to say they don't . I use high pressure grease. Tonight I bought mobile one red synthetic man was it expensive.
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That's the space shuttle grease I was talking about
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