Lubrication
Lubricating the Bearings
and Seals
Service Interval:
After each use—Lubricate the
trunnions.
Monthly—Lubricate the pillow-block bearings.
Note:
The pillow-block bearings are inside the
cowl—remove the divider plate if equipped) to access
them; refer to
Removing the Divider Plate (page 28)
.
Grease Type:
No. 2 lithium grease.
1.
Complete the procedures listed in
Machine for Maintenance (page 28)
.
2.
Clean the area around each grease fitting with a
rag and lift the plastic cap off the grease fitting
(
).
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1.
Pillow-block bearings
3.
Front trunnion
2.
Rear trunnion
3.
Pump grease into each fitting as follows:
•
For the pillow-block bearings, pump 1 shot of
grease into each fitting (
•
For the trunnions, pump several shots of
grease into each fitting until it starts to ooze
out of the bearing housing (
).
Important:
Pump grease in slowly and
carefully to prevent damage to the bearing
seals.
4.
Wipe up any excess grease.
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