Bil-Jax ESP 19, Manual

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Lubrication makes operation of the ESP 19 more
efficient and extends the life of the lift vehicle.
Perform the following lubrication procedures.
Lubricate lift chains with clean 40-weight oil.
Refer to Figure 4-2.
LIFT
CHAINS
LIFT
CHAINS
Figure 4-2. Lift Chains Lubrication
Clean the mast slide ways, Figure 4-3, and
lightly spray the slide ways with a dry silicone
lubricant.
NOTE: The slide blocks have a high level of
lubricity and need only be kept clean. To reduce
wear and extend service life, the slide ways
should be cleaned and lightly lubricated with a
dry type silicon lubricant.
Figure 4-3. Mast Slide Ways Lubrication
Figure 4-4. Rear Casters Lubrication
See Figure 4-4. Grease rear caster axles and
swivel bolts at the grease fittings provided. Add
about 1/2 ounce of clean #2 NGLI grease to
each fitting.
Remove, clean, and lubricate steering linkage
with wheel bearing grease.
Apply about 1/2 ounce of clean #2 NGLI grease
to the fitting on each front wheel pillow block,
Figure 4-5. Do not over-grease the pillow block
bearings.
Figure 4-5. Front Caster Pillow Blocks
Lubrication.