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Before using the machine for the fi rst time, complete
machine disassembly, cleaning and sanitizing proce-
dures need to be followed. Routine cleaning intervals
and procedures must comply with the local and state
health codes. Inspection for worn or broken parts should
be made at every disassembly of the machine. All worn
or broken parts should be replaced to ensure safety to
both the operator and the customer and to maintain good
machine performance and a quality product.
To disassemble the machine, refer to the following steps:
A. REMOVE BLENDER (SU444 ONLY)
1.
Make sure the Main Freezer Power Off/On switch
is in the OFF position.
2.
Unplug the blender.
3.
Remove the blender agitator by holding the blender
shaft and turning the agitator counterclockwise.
Remove the blender shaft by holding the blender
collar and turning the shaft counterclockwise.
(Figure 3-3)
4.
Loosen knobs holding the blender splash shield
bracket in place and remove the bracket.
5.
Remove the knobs on the front door. Remove
the blender assembly and set aside.
NOTE
Support the blender with one hand while removing
the knobs on the door to prevent the blender from
dropping.
B. REMOVE FRONT DOOR AND AUGER
1.
Make sure the Main Freezer Power Off/On switch
is in the OFF position
2.
Remove the knobs on the front door and remove
the door by pulling it off the studs.
A. REMOVE FRONT DOOR AND AUGER
1.
Make sure the Clean/Off/Serve switch is in the
OFF position
2.
Remove the knobs on the front door and remove
the door by pulling it off the studs.
3.
Remove the air bleed valve by unscrewing the
knob while holding the valve stem from behind.
Remove the compression spring and push the
air bleed valve through the rear of the front door.
4.
Remove the spigot through the bottom of the front
door. Remove all o-rings from the spigot and the
air bleed valve.
5.
Remove the front auger support and plastic
bearing.
6.
Remove the auger by pulling slowly and rotating
out of the machine barrel. As the auger is
withdrawn, remove each plastic fl ight and spring
from the auger. Be careful not to scratch inside of
machine barrel when removing fl ights or auger.
Remove the spring from each auger fl ight.
7.
Keep the rear of the auger tipped up once it is
clear of the freezing cylinder to prevent the rear
seal assembly from dropping.
8.
Wipe the spline lubricant off the hex end of the
auger with a paper towel. Remove the rear seal
assembly.
NOTE
Keep the rear seal assembly separate from the
right side assembly to prevent problems when as-
sembling.
3.5 DISASSEMBLY OF RIGHT SIDE
WARNING
Moving machinery can grab, mangle and dismem-
ber. Place the Main Freezer Power Off/On switch in
the OFF position before disassembling for cleaning
or servicing.
Figure 3-2 Left Side Front Door
Figure 3-3 SU444 Blender Agitator Assembly
Shaft
Agitator
Collar