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AirMax Mach 3   Maintenance Overview

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Large Hex

Wrench

#

184128

Spanner

Wrench

#

184134

Top Plate 
Removal Clamp
(2 Required)

#

184255

Cup 
Assembly

#

184246

Rotor Removal 

 #

Punch 184254

Gear Teeth

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Cap 185977

Bearing Tool

#

185978

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Air Motor Maintenance Kit  185975

Additional Maintenance Kit Tools

The Proper Tools

To perform maintenance on the AirMax power unit it is essential to have 
the proper Bettcher maintenance tools and lubricants.   Proper 
maintenance and lubrication will improve tool performance and parts life.

Base Assembly

#

185976

T a b l e   o f   C o n t e n t s 

Tools  for  Power  Unit  .  .  .  .  1 

Proper  Lubrication  .  .  .  .  .  .  2

Power  Unit  Maintenance  .  .  .  3

Power  Unit  Reassembly  .  .  .  4

Handle  Assembly  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  5

Head  Attachment  .  .  .  .  .  .  6

P a r t s   L i s t   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   7

Lubricants  for  Air  Tools  .  .  .  8

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Summary of Contents for AirMax Mach 3

Page 1: ...er unit it is essential to have the proper Bettcher maintenance tools and lubricants Proper maintenance and lubrication will improve tool performance and parts life Base Assembly 185976 T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Tools for Power Unit 1 Proper Lubrication 2 Power Unit Maintenance 3 Power Unit Reassembly 4 Handle Assembly 5 Head Attachment 6 Pa r t s L i s t 7 Lubricants for Air Tools 8 Note This...

Page 2: ...hizard Food Grade Multipurpose Oil Whizard Oil Part 103603 4 Lubrication on FRL is set at three drops per minute After Every 80 Hours 1 Completely disassembly the power unit Disassembly information on this can be found on the following pages 2 Lubricate the gear head by injecting high Max Z Lube performance grease into Gear Head Assembly See Figure 2 on this page Max Z Lube Part 184282 3 Lubricate...

Page 3: ...bearing as shown in Figure 3 5 Using a hammer and plastic sleeve tap the gear teeth cap until the rotor is free from the upper bearing plate Figure 4 Remove the upper bearing and cylinder 6 Remove vanes from the rotor and inspect for chipped or broken tips grooves and vane height Replace vanes with grooves more that 010 25 mm deep or with a height less than 195 5 mm Next inspect the rotor for crac...

Page 4: ...per bearing plate is installed by first inserting the alignment pin of the lower bearing plate into the alignment hole in the base of the assembly tool fixture 5 Place the upper bearing plate onto the cylinder and then the bearing Using a hammer and the bearing tool tap the bearing tool until the bearing plate is fully seated on the cylinder 6 The air motor is now assembled and the shaft should ro...

Page 5: ... power unit 6 Using the spanner wrench make sure the retainer is tight after each days use as the retainer may loosen with time or usage 7 When the motor is properly installed one or two threads will be visible Figure 4 If there are more threads the O Ring may be missing No threads visible either Step 1 or 3 was not done correctly Power Unit Alignment Installation Align the power components and pu...

Page 6: ...ide opposite the grease cup Align the thumb support tab with a notch on the frame and slide the thumb support onto the frame Step 2 While holding the AirMax frame align the pin in the handle with one of the notches on the frame For the initial adjustment the short groove on the handle should be facing up Next let the operator test the assembly Make adjustments for the most comfortable fit Step 3 I...

Page 7: ...85950 Upper Bearing Plate Assy 185948 Cylinder 185947 Rotor 185944 Vane Kit 5 Vanes 185790 O Ring 122316 O Ring 122316 Lower Bearing 184046 Lower Bearing Plate Assy 184042 Spacer 184043 Complete Air Motor 185942 Complete Power Unit Assembly 185923 Handle with O Ring 185927 AirMax Mach 3 Handle Color Options Dark blue handle for cattle over 30 months Complete Power Unit Assembly 185924 Handle with ...

Page 8: ...livers superior protection for high RPM gear head Super slick formula provides premium protection from friction oxidation and high tempera tures This is the best lubricant for your AirMax gear head assembly 4 oz Tube 184282 Premium high speed long lasting synthetic lubricant tailored to exceed the demanding conditions of USDA inspected meat poultry and food processing facilities Formulated for all...

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