So I've had my 1026r for a few months and just was looking over the tractor more and noticed there are no grease fittings on the tie rod or the front axle pivot pin.. Anyone been creative and added fittings? I bought the tractor as a long term investment and I am quite shocked that these parts aren't serviceable.
Best I can tell from looking up the parts online is the pivot pin has some wear bushings and the tie rod is disposable.
Anyone have any thoughts? I'm planning on either finding a grease bolt that is the same size as the pivot pin or gun drilling the existing pivot pin and making it a grease bolt. With the tie rod I've heard of people drilling and installing grease fittings in the top of non-serviceable automotive fittings, but I'm a little hesitant on this one.
Steve
Best I can tell from looking up the parts online is the pivot pin has some wear bushings and the tie rod is disposable.
Anyone have any thoughts? I'm planning on either finding a grease bolt that is the same size as the pivot pin or gun drilling the existing pivot pin and making it a grease bolt. With the tie rod I've heard of people drilling and installing grease fittings in the top of non-serviceable automotive fittings, but I'm a little hesitant on this one.
Steve