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Maintenance
Torque Wrench Method
Make sure nut is loose. Tighten nut with torque wrench
to an initial torque of 50 ft. lbs. Loosen nut from initial
torque and fingertighten. Insert new cotter pin through
nut and spindle. If equipped with Posi-Lube, reset tang.
If necessary loosen, never tighten, nut to align slot with
the hole in the spindle. Bend one leg of cotter pin over
the end of the spindle and the other leg over the nut.
Tap legs slightly to set. Cotter pin must be tight.
Posi-lube Lubrication Procedure
1.
Remove the rubber cap at end of the grease cap.
2.
Using a standard grease gun place the tip onto the
grease fitting at the end of the spindle.
3.
Pump the grease into the fitting as you continue
pressure you will notice the old grease coming out
at the cap. When you begin to see the new grease,
remove the gun and clean off any excess and
replace the rubber cap.
Karcher HDS 3.5/40 GE MT Operator’s Manual 9.807-942.0 - B