Maintenance & Repair (cont’d)
20
Lubricate
Cutter shaft bearings should be greased.
The cutter shaft bearing is greased by pumping grease into zerks located on
the housing of the bearing. Lubricate after every 20 hours of use.
Grease Specification
Soap Type
Lithium Complex
NLGI Grade
#2
Dropping Point
230°C (446°F)
Additives
Corrosion and Oxidation inhibitors, EP
optional
Viscosity Index
80 Minimum
Check and adjust
brake
Check that the brake is functioning properly.
-
Lock the brake, push down on handle bar so that cutter wheel is
off the ground.
-
Push or pull the grinder- if the brake is loose, the wheel will
rotate.
To adjust braking tension:
-
Unscrew set screw.
-
Turn knob clockwise to increase
tension or counter-clockwise to
decrease tension.
-
Once you have set the brake to the
proper tension, tighten set screw to
lock adjustment knob.
Set screw
Knob
Grease zerks
Cutting wheel
Bearing
