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MAINTENANCE
SBX-75/87 04/19 Maintenance Section 5-6
© 2019 Alamo Group Inc.
MAINTENANCE
5. Grease Schedule
Grease should meet the following recommendations:
SAE Multi purpose grease
SAE Multi purpose grease containing 3 to 5 per cent molybdenum disulfide
Below 0
o
C (32
o
F) use SAE (NLGI) #0 or #1
Above 0
o
C (32
o
F) use SAE (NLGI) #2
5.1 Auger Drive Shear
Apply grease to the auger shear plate whenever a
shear bolt breaks.
5.2 Auger Drive Chain
Apply oil every 8 hours of operation (minimum) with a
brush or spout can. Volume and frequency should
be enough to prevent discoloration of the lubricant in
the chain joints. Use SAE30 oil as heavier oils and
greases are generally too stiff to enter and fill the
chain joints.
1. Re-tighten the auger drive chain when slack
exceeds 3/4 inch at the center of the bottom
chain section.
2. The drive chain is tightened by loosening the
bolts on the idler roller plate and forcing the idler
against the chain, then re-tightening the bolts.
3. Depending on the amount of tightening required
for the auger drive chain, the idler can be moved
to the top or bottom hole of the adjustable idler
roller plate as required.
4. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN as this will increase
wear of the idler roller. Allow approximately 3/8
inch of slack up or down at the center of the
bottom chain section.