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 to access them; refer to
Removing the Divider Plate (page 27)
.
Grease Type:
general-purpose lithium grease.
1.
Clean around each grease fitting with a rag and lift the
plastic cap off the grease fitting (
).
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2
3
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2
3
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1.
Pillow-block bearings
3.
Front trunnion
2.
Rear trunnion
2.
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.
3.
Wipe up any excess grease.
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