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Message: <blockquote data-quote="HoLeChit" data-source="post: 4152139" data-attributes="member: 35036">If you have seals that cannot release the pressure and you damage the seals by over greasing them, then yes, you can over grease. Grease schedules based upon the hour meter are simply because manufacturers cannot expect operators to accurately judge what needs to be done based upon usage. During my time as a mechanic, I found the best kept equipment had an operator who cared about his equipment and greased it when needed, and then was taken in to a knowledgeable tech who was able to service the equipment properly. What does that look like in terms of greasing? In my opinion, let’s say a daily commercially used backhoe it looks like this: Operator checks fluids and hits all grease zerks with just enough grease to make it come out of the weep holes every morning. Just a tiny bit, I typically stop the second I see anything come out. This is to ensure you don’t have a bad seal, you expel any extra debris out of the seal area, your weep holes are not plugged, and that your greased area is full of grease. This could take 1/10th of a pump, this could take 2-3. When servicing, I liked to “over grease” the joints. This was typically on 1000 and 2000 hour services. 500 hour services typically got less. Grease until new grease comes out of the seal/weep hole. Articulate the joint throughout the range of motion and hit it with 1-2 more pumps just to ensure you got everything. This flushes everything out and ensures everything is clean and fresh. Clean up excess grease, inspect seal, done. Use only the types of grease the manufacturer recommends. You don’t have to use  their suggested brand, just their suggested type.  Don’t mix types of grease, oil, coolant, or anything really. Me personally, I prefer John Deere for oils and grease. Purchased through the dealership, not Walmart or tractor supply. I feel it is some of the best in the industry although It is rather pricey. Their spray paint is really good stuff too.</blockquote>

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