Scott Lawn Spreader Lubrication

[Hysteresis]

I have a Scotts Lawn Spreader in Good condition although the Spreader Bar 'Bearings' are becoming rather stiff suggesting a need for lubrication. Has anyone any suggestion as to what to use for this operation. I think there would be a problem using Oil such as '3 in 1' light lubrication oil or even WD-40 as these products will attract the powder associated with weed and feed products and further restrict the 'bearing' operation.

 

[jj4091]

If you don't think lubrication would be any good then you would need to replace the bearings. Personally I would have thought using eithet of the 2 lubricants you mention would be OK as long as you are not too heavy handed and clean off any excess.

 

[Burnerman]

We could do with a photo here, but if the machine has hub caps, pop them off and apply some white spray grease to the axle bushes.
John

 

[Hysteresis]

Thanks jj, my concerns regarding oil based lubrication is only based on intuition. I think replacement bearing would be only marginally cheaper than buying a replacement spreader. Oil would attract dust and as such cause a problem. Thanks for your thoughts.

 

[Hysteresis]

Thanks Burnerman, Popped the Hub caps off but no bearing visible, only a split pin to keep the wheel in the Axle Tube. Access to the bearing will be possible I think If I remove the wheels then maybe the axle will be removable. I'll have a go but past experience of these cheep products is reassembly becomes an issue. All I need to do is lubricate the bearings and I think, but that will result in probably bearing replacement. A new spreader is only £50 and not worth arsing around. Thought a quick lubrication would give me another years service. The Manufacturers dont seem to have addressed the service issue in the design. Thanks again for your input.

 

[Burnerman]

For that sort of price I’d be surprised if there were any bearings in there, more likely plastic wheels revolving on maybe a steel axle. It could still be worth investigating though!
John

 

[pcaouolte]

If it is the model with a steel axle then it should be stripped, cleaned and lubricated after every use according to the manufacturers instructions. Lots of the chemicals which are applied to lawns cause the steel axle to rust and fail.

They are not difficult to get back together after being taken apart, I disassemble, clean, lubricate (with silicone spray) and reassemble mine after every use.

 

[scbk]

Maybe try a ptfe spray (like gt85) or a silicone spray