Carlton SP8018 TRX, Owner'S Manual, Page: 58 / 101

SP8018 TRX SERVICING BEARINGS
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Always clean tip of grease gun fitting and grease fitting on machine before attaching hose to
prevent dirt from being forced into machine parts.
There are four (4) bearings on the jackshaft;
two (2) mounted on the inside of the
supports and two (2) mounted on the outside
of the supports. These bearings should be
greased
daily to keep dirt and moisture out.
These bearings should not be purged, only
use 2 to 4 shots of grease. PROPER
MAINTENANCE IS CRITICAL TO
ENSURE LONG BEARING LIFE.
There are two (2) bearings on the cutter
wheel shaft. These bearings should be
purged using grease
EVERYDAY . Purge
until new grease is seen to keep dirt and
moisture out.
PROPER MAINTENANCE
IS CRITICAL TO ENSURE LONG
BEARING LIFE.
** Your machine is lubed with Texaco
®
Starplex II grease when it is delivered from the
factory. Starplex
®
II is lithium complex soap grease, which contains a specially formulated
additive package to provide excellent rust protection, resistance to water washout and
extreme pressure properties. It is recommended as multipurpose, high performance grease
for severe duty industrial applications involving high temperatures, water contamination
and shock loading. Operating temperature range is from 450 F to -15 F.