Z655 squeaky deck

[feetr2c]

My Z655 (11.4 hours) started squeaking when the deck moves. I can replicate this noise by grabbing the deck and "sliding" it from side to side. There seems to be an awful lot of play in the front hangers (54 HC deck), and the right front is where the squeak is. With the amount of side to side "slop" in those hangers, I can see those wearing out rather quickly, along with the slot on the deck. I see they seem to be permanently positioned at the rear of the slot. Would spraying white lithium grease (Liquid Wrench, which builds up and stays put) be advisable? Anyone reporting quick wear in this area?

 

[feetr2c]

That's unusual for this forum. Usually everyone is eager to help by replying. Anyone?? Anyone? Bueller?

 

[beenthere]

Can you id the part number of the parts you are concerned about. jdparts.com shows all the parts for the Z655

 

[Retired Iron Peddler]

I just checked my Z655/54-inch HC mower deck with ~120 hours for the movement you referred to on your Z655. With the mower set at 2.5" cutting height, there is less than 2-inches of side to side movement when I apply a lot of force to shake it. The mower suspension has never squeaked.

Bill