Scag tiger cub deck

[Finestlawn1]

I’m working on this Tiger cub that I picked up as a project. Any tips or tricks for getting the deck lift pivots to loosen up? The deck is stuck solid. I tried to put grease in but it was a no go. Can i use heat? Are there plastic or metal bushings in there or anything? I’m picking up a can of Kroil tomorrow to try soaking it for a while. Ive never had one stuck this bad. Any help is appreciated

 

[Scrubcadet10]

Will the zerk take any grease or is it plugged?

 

[Finestlawn1]

Will the zerk take any grease or is it plugged?

Plugged, I’m going to swap them out and see if I can force any grease in there.

 

[Tiger Small Engine]

Plugged, I’m going to swap them out and see if I can force any grease in there.

Hit the zerks with heat and a small nail and air compressor blow gun to unclog the fittings. Sometimes it works.