Lubricating the Caster-Axle
Bearings
Service Interval:
Yearly
1.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing the Machine (page 49)
.
2.
Connect a grease gun to the fitting in the hub of
the caster wheel (
).
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1.
Grease fitting (caster-wheel hub)
3.
Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins
to come out of the bearings.
4.
Wipe up any excess grease.
5.
Repeat steps
through
at the other caster
wheel.
Greasing the Belt Tensioner
Service Interval:
Monthly
1.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing the Machine (page 49)
.
2.
At the bottom of the machine, wipe the grease
fittings at belt tensioner pivot clean with a rag
(
).
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Figure 67
3.
Connect a grease gun to the fittings (
).
4.
Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins
to come out of the bushings.
5.
Wipe up any excess grease.
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