General Lubrication - Snorkel TM12 Service Manual

Section 3 - Service & Repair
3-5 G
ENERAL
Mast Lubrication :
Approved Lubricant :
Interflon Fin Lube TF +Teflon
The use of Interflon Fin Lube is
recommended as it dries to prevent dirt
contamination of lubricated parts unlike
other greases and gives excellent long
lasting protection against wear.
The use of other types of 'heavy' grease
are therefore not recommended.
Chain Lubrication (Mast) :
Approved Lubricant :
Interflon Fin Lube TF +Teflon
Application:
See section 3-10, Page 3-21.
Process Instructions
1. Cleaning Application:
Mast must be cleaned first with an organic or Alkaline quick
drying cleaning agent.
2. Fin Lube TF préparation:
Shake container gently before use.Provide adequate
ventilation.
3. Fin Lube TF Application:
Spray mist Fin Lube TF sparingly onto each of the 3rd Mast.
4. Fin Lube TF Application:
With a clean paper towel /cloth spread the Fin Lube TF down
both corners Removing superfluous lubricant.
Note: Fin lube TF works at its optimum with a thin layer
rather than a thick layer. Do not use too much.
5. On 2nd and 3rd Mast repeat item 3 & 4
7. Allow 15 minutes for lubricant penetration.
8. Inspection: Check that there is a thin layer present and
remove any redundant FIN LUBE TF from the bottom of the
mast with a cloth if required.
Additional lubrication :
Rear idler wheel bearing
Apply EP2 lithium grease to each bearing Fig 3-3
item 2 via grease nipple in wheel. See "maintenance
check list" on page 3-5 for check frequency.
Bearings.
Approved Lubricant :
Apply EP.2 Lithium grease to each f iitting identified in
Fig 3-3 item 3.
See "Maintenance Check list" on
Page 3-5 for check frequency.
Linkage.
Apply Fin Lube to linkage pins identified in Fig 3-3
item 4. See "Maintenance Check list" on Page 3-5 for check frequency.
L
UBRICATION
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EP.2 Lithium grease
Application:
Aerosol, Brush or Mist Application.
Lubricant should be applied as a extremely thin
coating on the corners of the mast assembley
sections where the Nylon Pads slide. It is
recommended that the mast sections are cleaned
and the Fin Lube TF reapplied at three monthly
intervals and at each 6 and/or 12 monthly
routine Inspection / Service.
Chain Lubrication (Fin Lube)
1
1. Chain
Figure 3-3: Additional Lubrication
Grease nipple
2
3. King Pin Bearings
4. Steering Linkage

General Lubrication

Fin Lube
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