Farm tractors
from different sources employ various types
of power take off devices. Therefore, a common recommendation
cannot be given for lubrication of such equipment. In order to
regulate the speed of the PTO independently
of the speed of the tractor, clutches or a
different set of gears may be used. With
gears alone, the grade and type of gear oil used for
the tractor transmission may be encountered and in
this case ATF may be used. The best
procedure is not depend upon the recommendations
of the supplier of the machine.
Garden Tractors and Gear
Lubrication
The gears in most garden
tractors can be lubricated with engine oil. This should preferably be at least
an SAE 30 in weight. Any classification of automotive oil available will be
satisfactory. At the end of the season the gear case should be drained and refilled
with fresh oil.
