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Now it is time to start putting it all back together.
Squirt a small amount of foodservice
grease into all of the screw holes.
This is the Petro Gel grease that comes with your
machine. Use your finger to push the grease down into the holes.
Attach the fins first.
Insert a screw into the tab of a fin. This is the part that screws into the hub of the cutter.
Turn the screw until
it’s held in place by the threads, but not all the way. Then while
holding the fin up a little, insert the other screw into the tab on the fin and screw it into the
cutter. Turn the screws back and forth a couple of times. This will work the grease into all
the threads to thoroughly lubricate them. This is very important. If these screws are never
removed, then water seeps into the threads and calcium deposits form, locking the screws
in place over a period of time. If a fin ever needs to be replaced, the screws may not come
out since they were never lubricated. Finish attaching the remaining fins and thoroughly
tighten all of the screws when done.
The last thing to do is to install the blades.
We highly recommend installing a newly
sharpened set of blades, so before you re-install the set that you took out, check to see if
they are sharp; really sharp. If they are, they will be able to shave the hair off of your arm.
Spread a thin film of grease on the blade slots of the cutter. Work the screws back and
forth to spread the grease throughout the threads. Install a sharpened or new set of
blades. Do not put the old set back in that were just removed if they are dull and need
sharpening. However, if they are sharp and you put them back on the cutter, check the
backside of the blades to make certain that there are no calcium deposits. If there is, then
remove the calcium deposits, and spread a thin film of grease on the backsides of all the
blades before installing them onto the cutter.
Now, take a look at the shaft and check to see if there is any buildup of any kind.
Also check the surface of the shaft for any small scratches or burrs that might scar the
bearing. Wipe the shaft off with a rag or paper towel to remove any dirt and grit. If there is
anything built up on the surface, remove it with a fine piece of steel wool or 400 grit
sandpaper by wrapping the polishing material around the shaft and turning it back and
forth with the palm of your hand. Wipe the shaft off when done and spread a thin film of
grease over the surface. Place a dab of grease on each of the sealed bearings and
spread it over the surfaces.
SnoWizard
®
machines built prior to 1983 have bushings and thrust bearings that require other maintenance
. The shaft and
bushings must be checked for wear. To check this, the cutter housing must be assembled. Check this by alternately pushing
on either side of the cutter attempting to rock the cutter back and forth inside the cylinder housing. If the cutter can be
rocked substantially, then the shaft and/or bushings are worn and need to be replaced. This is the time to replace them so
don’t assemble the cutter and put it back on the machine. Order the parts and replace them now, before the start of next
season.
Reassemble the cutter according to the instructions in your
manual. Make certain that the pulley and cutter are kept
pressed together when tightening the setscrew on the pulley.
To do so, form a ball with a rag and place it on the face of
the cutter, up against the blades, at the same time turning
the cutter down towards the working surface (see picture).
This will keep the cutter recessed inside the cylinder. Place
the pulley on the end of the shaft and insert the machine key
into the slot. Press down on the pulley firmly while tightening
the setscrew. Assembly is now complete.
Install the complete cutter assembly back onto the machine with the v-belt and belt
guard.
Turn the motor on and run it for a few seconds to make certain that everything
sounds normal and was assembled correctly so you don’t have any surprises on opening
day next season.
