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Maintenance WP 1550
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4.4 Exciter Lubrication
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The exciter assembly is a self-contained, sealed unit. The bearings are
lubricated using automatic transmission fluid (see
Technical Data
for
type). Change fluid once every year or 300 hours of operation. When
changing fluid, replace O-ring
(a) .
To change fluid:
4.4.1 Remove beltguard, belt, and hose from water tank.
4.4.2 Remove four screws (b) securing console assembly to baseplate and
lift console assembly from baseplate.
4.4.3 Remove end cover (c) from bearing exciter assembly. Outer bearing
race will remain with cover.
4.4.4 Tip baseplate up and drain fluid from exciter assembly. Dispose of
used fluid in an appropriate manner. Contact local recycling center.
4.4.5 Add 150 ml of automatic transmission fluid to exciter housing and
fasten end cover to exciter. Do not overfill exciter or bearings may
overheat.
4.4.6 Assemble console assembly to baseplate and install belt, beltguard,
and hose to water tank.
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