September 26, 2009
What do I use in my Craftsman chain drive tiller box? Does it use oil or grease?
It is a Craftsman tiller model number 247298750. The brass bushings wore out and I have replaced them but don't know what to use in the casing for lubrication. Does it need grease or oil. There are no fittings for either one.
Jimmy k
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The transmission in your tiller uses grease. The grease should be applied to the gears and shafts while the transmission is opened. Be sure to coat the chain good.
A thick coating of good grade axle grease should be liberally applied to all moving parts. Don't attempt to fill the entire transmission housing with grease.There should be a small bolt on the outside of the transmission housing you can remove and install a zerk fitting for a grease gun.Join this conversation.
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