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2025/04/08 06:31:10 (permalink)
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Grease zerk

I just recently purchased a Bolens mower with a Tecumseh engine I noticed a grease zerk on the side of the engine under the carburetor.Does anyone know the purpose or what this is for I am intrigued
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    Re: Grease zerk 2025/04/08 07:21:22 (permalink)
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    NEVER seen that.. Sounds aftermarket.
     
    Can you post a pic or model#?
     
     
     
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    Re: Grease zerk 2025/04/08 07:32:02 (permalink)
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    I will get it on here as soon as I can
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    Re: Grease zerk 2025/04/08 09:54:28 (permalink)
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    Model# HH120-120090C
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    Re: Grease zerk 2025/04/08 09:55:57 (permalink)
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    I am having trouble uploading the picture it is on the side under the carburetor just to the right of the governor shaft
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    Re: Grease zerk 2025/04/08 10:05:37 (permalink)
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    New users are generally limited to posting pictures...
     
    Here's the link to your engine, which does not show any grease fittings:
    https://www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/manufacturer/tecumseh/oem-cross-reference/gardenway-bolens/hh120-120090c/engine-parts-list-1 
     
    Here's a close up pic of the block.  Can you describe, with this pic, 
    the location?
     
    [url=https://postimages.org/][/url] 

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    Re: Grease zerk 2025/04/08 11:57:48 (permalink)
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    It is right above the fill plug 30 in the hole of the governor plate
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    Re: Grease zerk 2025/04/08 16:46:29 (permalink)
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    Ok, #30 is the oil drain plug. 
     
    The internal oiling system is a simple "splash" of oil.
    There is no reason for a grease fitting.
     
    There shouldn't be any zerk fitting.  
    I'd just make sure it's not leaking engine oil and ignore it.
     
    Obviously, make sure your oil level is correct...
     
    Someone didn't have a clue what they were doing.
     
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    Re: Grease zerk 2025/04/08 20:35:14 (permalink)
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    https://i.imgur.com/in48RRK.jpeg

    I understand splash system I wonder if a plug goes there and someone just used a zerk to plug it for kicks I haven’t tried to remove it
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    Re: Grease zerk 2025/04/08 21:16:01 (permalink)
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    https://i.imgur.com/in48RRK.jpeg
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    Re: Grease zerk 2025/04/09 06:55:49 (permalink)
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    The cam shaft is in that general area but internally, 2-3" , away from that fitting.  
     
    There's nothing there that would require greasing...  
     
    Perhaps if the governor and it's shaft that passes thru the block, 
    they'd do that to block the hole. But again, that fitting isn't near the governor..
     
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    Re: Grease zerk 2025/04/09 07:43:44 (permalink)
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    Thanks I could not figure any reason for it to be there
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