5.2.2 BLOWER OIL CHANGING AND
BREATHER CLEANING (cont'd)
5. Changing Oil:
a. Place a collection pan or pail under each
drain plug.
b. Remove each drain plug.
c. Flush each case and allow several
minutes to drain.
d. Dispose of the oil in an approved manner.
Do not contaminate the worksite with used
oil.
e. Install and tighten the drain plugs.
f.
Remove fill and level plugs.
IMPORTANT
Condensation forms and collects inside
the reservoirs during machine operation.
Changing oil removes this water and
prevents it from damaging the gears and
bearings.
g. Install and tighten the level and fill plugs.
h. Install and secure the belt drive covers.
6. Cleaning Breathers:
a. Remove breathers and blow out with an
air hose.
b. If dirt has caked up in the breather, soak in
good solvent and then blow out. It may be
necessary to use a probe to loosen the
dirt.
c. Install and tighten the breather.
d. Install and secure the belt drive covers.
e. Clean vents in end plates located under
the blower on either side of the drain plug.
Fig. 5-15 Blower
Fig. 5-16 Breathers
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