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When grease starts coming out of the area you're greasing, you're done. Watch for it and stop before a wasted 'grease slug' forms on the back side.
PTO shaft joints need grease often since they spin under pressure; the speaker recommends greasing every time you use it. Other fittings may only need greasing once a year.
It means the previous owner knew how to use a grease gun and kept the tractor greased, which is a good sign. Dry, clean fittings with no grease evidence is bad.
Yes. Use a quick coupler like a Safe Lock device locked on with your good hand, along with a pistol grip grease gun that can hang in place while you work.
