Maintenance
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Maintenance
Lubricate the Air Motor
If an air line lubricator is not installed, the air motor must
be manually lubricated every 8 hours. Lubricate the
agitator air motor by placing 10 to 20 drops of SAE #10
lightweight oil in the motor’s air inlet. Run the agitator for
about 30 seconds.
Repair
Flush the Air Motor
If the motor is sluggish or inefficient, flush it with
non-flammable solvent in a well-ventilated area.
1. Follow the
2. Add several teaspoons of solvent, or spray the
solvent directly into the motor.
3. Rotate the shaft by hand in both directions for a few
minutes.
4. Reconnect the air line and slowly apply pressure
until there is no trace of solvent in the exhaust air.
5. Lubricate the motor with a squirt of lightweight oil in
the chamber.
NOTICE
Not lubricating the air motor will cause air motor failure.
Do not use kerosene or other flammable solvents to
flush the air motor. Flushing with flammable solvents
could cause fire or explosion and result in serious
injury or property damage.
