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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
45CM & 55CM
A. ENGINE
- Daily check the oil
levels in the engine and engine
reduction unit. The engine warranty
is
VOID
if run without oil . Since
there are many options available on
this mixer, consult the ENGINE
MANUAL for specific
recommendation as to oil level, oil
type required and frequency of oil
changes required. For maximum
service life from the engine, follow
those recommendations.
B. WEEKLY
- Grease trunnions (2)
places.
C. MONTHLY
- Grease drum
spindle through grease fitting (1)
place.
YEARLY
- Disassemble drum and
drum spindle and clean and repack
drum spindle bearings as follows -
Remove plug from inside drum.
Remove the cotter key and castle
nut from the drum spindle and slide
the drum of the spindle.
Remove the drum bearings, clean
thoroughly and repack with grease.
Clean spindle and drum bearing
housing and coat with grease inside.
Reassemble the drum and bearings
to the drum spindle and install the
castle nut to hold in place. Tighten
castle nut snugly to seat bearings,
then back off to the nearest slot
which aligns with the hole in the
spindle shaft, then install cotter key.
Turn drum and check that it turns
freely. Install plug and tighten
securely.
Note:
DO NOT allow any
sand, cement or other foreign
matter to fall into the bearing
housing during reassembly.
NOTE:
Cowl removed for clarity.
Do not operate mixer with cowl
removed.
D. YEARLY
- Disassemble the
wheel hubs and clean and repack
the wheel bearings with grease.
Reassemble the hubs using new
wheel seals. Tighten castle nuts
snugly then back off to the 1st slot
that aligns with the hole in the axle
spindle. Install cotter key and spin
hubs to check for binding or
excessive slop. Reinstall dust cap
and tires. DO NOT lubricate pinion
and ring gear. They will collect
abrasive materials and accelerate
wear.
Use any Grade #1 lithium base
grease for the above applications.
BELT TENSION
WEEKLY -
Check drive belt for
proper tension and excessive wear.
Replace worn belt or adjust belt
tension as required. To remove and
adjust belt, loosen (do not remove)
motor base mounting bolt, lift up on
motor base, and remove belt.
Install new belt and push motor
base down until proper belt tension
is achieved. Tighten motor base
mounting bolt. Proper belt tension
is achieved when belt deflection is
1/2 inch to 3/4 inch midway
between drive sheaves.