JET DRIVE
Page 6B-16
90-826883R2 JUNE 1998
Lubricating the Drive Shaft Bearing
Recommended Lubrication
- Use Quicksilver 2-4-C w/Teflon, or Lubriplate 630-AA
Grease.
IMPORTANT: It is important that you do not use a general-all-purpose grease for
this bearing. The lubricant we recommend is a water resistant grease of the proper
consistency for this application. If you use a substitute grease, be sure that it is
water resistant and of the same consistency.
Frequency of lubrication
- We recommend lubricating the drive shaft bearing after each
day’s use and after every 10 hours of operation. After every 30 hours of operation, pump
in extra grease to purge out any moisture.
Lubricating Procedure
- Pull vent hose off the grease fitting. Pump in grease through
the grease fitting until excess grease starts to exit the vent hose.
a
b
a -
Vent Hose
b -
Grease Exiting Vent Hose
Reconnect the vent hose onto the grease fitting after greasing.
After 30 hours of operation, pump in extra grease to purge out any moisture. Visually in-
specting the purged grease at this time will give you an indication of conditions inside the
bearing housing. A gradual increase in moisture content, indicates seal wear. If the
grease begins to turn dark, dirty gray, the drive shaft bearing and seals should be in-
spected and replaced if necessary. Some discoloration of the grease is normal during the
break-in period on a new set of seals.