MULTIQUIP Whiteman Series Operation Manual page 35

TROWEL LUBRICATION
Regular lubrication is required to maintain your trowel
in optimal working condition. Schedule maintenance
lubrication according to Table 11 below.
Table 11. Trowel Lubrication Schedule
Location # of Shots
Spiders 1 to 1½
Thrust collars
Pillow blocks
Pitch levers
Pitch towers
Spiders (Daily)
Perform the following lubrication procedure after every
8 hours of use.
1. Locate one of the Zerk grease fittings on either spider
assembly (Figure 26). Remove the Zerk fitting cap and
set it aside.
ZERK GREASE
FITTING
Figure 26. Spider Lubrication
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Interval
Every day
1 Every day
1 Every day
1 Once a month
1 Every 6 months
ZERK
FITTING CAP
2. Wipe the Zerk grease fitting clean to prevent abrasive
material from entering the fitting during lubrication.
3. Lubricate the Zerk grease fitting with 1–1½ shots of
multipurpose grade grease. Replace the Zerk grease
fitting cap when finished.
4. Repeat steps 1–3 for the remaining grease fittings on
both spider assemblies.
Thrust Collars (Daily)
Perform the following lubrication procedure after every
8 hours of use.
1. Locate the Zerk grease fitting on either thrust collar
(Figure 27). Remove the Zerk grease fitting cap and
set it aside.
THRUST COLLAR
ZERK GREASE
FITTING
Figure 27. Thrust Collar Lubrication
2. Wipe the Zerk grease fitting clean to prevent abrasive
material from entering the fitting during lubrication.
3. Lubricate the Zerk grease fitting with one shot of
multipurpose grade grease. Replace the Zerk grease
fitting cap when finished.
4. Repeat steps 1–3 for the grease fitting on the remaining
thrust collar.
MAINTENANCE
ZERK
FITTING CAP