1250 Drive Shaft Flange Assembly

[glippert]

I don't see the disclaimer anymore that there are no stupid questions, so this might be one. The flange assembly that attaches to the cup on the flywheel (just outside the grass screen) has a bushing that centers the drive shaft. Should the outside of that bushing be lubed with anything? It shouldn't move independently unless the driveshaft isn't perfectly aligned, and then only a bit. Would a little white lithium or dry graphite do any harm?

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[abthomas]

Certainly wouldn't hurt to spray some of either on while it's accessible although I don't believe these call for anything on a regular basis,likely a graphite impregnated bushing ?

 

[abthomas]

Also not sure if that bushing belongs on the grass screen end , I'm sure there is one at the trans end as I have changed them but can't recall one at the motor end ,either way lube doesn't hurt ! Looks like it does belong as part of the coupler/flange assy !

 

[mgonitzke]

In theory, it's an oil-impregnated bushing, but I have found that what comes in there is not enough. I usually spray some sort of dry lube in there if I have it apart. Anything oily will attract dirt and may wear the bushing faster.

 

[glippert]

Wow, this is weird. I not only posted this in the wrong area, but I posted it twice in the wrong area!

Thanks for the replies, anyway!