Skyjack SJ61T, Service Manual

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Telescopic Boom Series
Models SJ61T & SJ66T
194312
December 2007 Page 223
Section 5 - Procedures Service and Maintenance
Grease Points
5.10-1 Lubrication
Maintaining proper lubrication is essential for good performance and service life of the aerial platform. If the bearing
and gear of the aerial platform are improperly greased, it could result in component damage.
WARNING
Ensure that there are no personnel or obstructions in maintenance area and there is
sufficient room for boom to swing.
5.10-2 Grease Turret Rotation Bearing
1. Ensure aerial platform is on a firm level surface and is in stowed position.
2. Open control compartment and locate grease fitting beside the hydraulic tank.
3. Pump grease into the turret rotation bearing and continue pumping until new lube appears continuously
around the grease seal lip. ( Refer to the Race column in the Table below)
4. Rotate the turret in increments of 4 to 5 inches (10 to 13 cm) at a time, and repeat step 3 until the entire
bearing has been greased.
5.10-3 Grease Turret Rotation Gear
1. Apply grease to each tooth of the drive gear, located under the turret. ( Refer to the Gear column in the
Table below)
GREASE
Model
Recommended Grease Type
Race Gear
SJ40T / 45T
SJ61T / 66T
Mobil Mobillux EP2
Mobil Mobiltac C
Texaco Multifax EP2
Texaco Crater 2X or 3X
Sun Prestige 742 EP Sun Gear Compound 407
Shell Alvania EP2 Shell Cardium EP
Exxon Ronex WB Exxon Surrett Fluid 30
Turret Rotation Gear
To Turret Rotation Bearing
40T/45T Turret 61T/66T Turret