Owner and operator manual
Section 3: Maintenance
3-9008-001 Rev M
January 2015
Component Exercise
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9.
Remove the stem from the Grease Gun (23) with the Operating Wrench (2) and insert a
Daniel lubricant stick into the Grease Gun (23).
10.
Return the stem to the Grease Gun (23) and begin turning the stem by hand into the
Grease Gun (23) until resistance is felt. When resistance is felt, apply the Operating
Wrench (2) to the Grease Gun (23) and continue to turn the stem into the Grease Gun
(23) at a rate of 4 to 6 turns per minute.
Important
By turning the stem of the Grease Gun (23) at a rate of 4 to 6 turns per minute, the lubricant is
forced through the Slide Valve Seat (18) channels at a rate that allows the lubricant to travel
freely, yet not separate the valve strip from the valve seat. This method will keep fresh grease in
the lubrication passages.
If the addition of grease does not reduce the flow from the open Bleeder Valve (10B) to zero,
follow these steps:
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Close the Bleeder Valve (10B),
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Open the Equalizer Valve (1), and move the Slide Valve Shaft (5) from the CLOSED to the
OPEN position, and back to the CLOSED position, repeating this action several times.
•
Return the Slide Valve Shaft (5) back to the CLOSED position.
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Close the Equalizer Valve (1) and repeat the lubrication process.
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Open the Bleeder Valve (10B).
If leakage is still present, close the Bleeder Valve (10B) and leave the Slide Valve Shaft (5) in the
CLOSED position and schedule maintenance on the Senior.
11.
Close the Bleeder Valve (10B).
PRESSURIZED FLUID HAZARD
Using the Grease Gun (23), inject grease into the slide valve seat channels at a rate of 4 to 6 turns
per minute and only under the following conditions:
• Bleeder Valve is open.
• Sealing bar/Clamping bar is in place and tight.
Injection of the grease at a faster rate will lead to the separation of the valve strip from the valve
seat, resulting in release of pressurized fluid which may cause serious injury or death.
