Lubricating the Caster-Axle
Bearings
Service Interval: Yearly
1.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing the Machine (page
2.
Connect a grease gun to the fitting in the hub of
the caster wheel
Figure 66
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
2
through
wheel.
49).
(Figure
66).
4
at the other caster
Greasing the Belt Tensioner
Service Interval: Monthly
1.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing the Machine (page
2.
At the bottom of the machine, wipe the grease
fittings at belt tensioner pivot clean with a rag
(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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Figure 67
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