Don't do what I didn't do

[Tom7227]

I was trying to get the Simplicity lawn tractor ready for the season and found out that the zerks on the front end and wheels won't accept grease. I applied some heat but no dice. They're compression zerks so this could get interesting. Ideas on how to remove and replace?

FYI don't just worry about sharpening the blade - check the manual and lube it up. I may have already damaged one of the wheels and I sure don't want to screw up the spindles.

[chasineyes]

Would it be possible to drill a small hole in the zerk and use an EZ out to back it out?

[JeffB]

You can drill them out just dont use to big of bit. If you cant get the bit started grind off the top of the zerk. Now you will have a starter hole. After this clean out the hole good with penatrating oil and a small pick. Use a new comprssion zerk or tap threads into the hole for a easily replaceable zerk.