Bleeding The Central Lubrication System; Triggering Intermediate Lubrication - Manitowoc Grove GMK 5250L Maintenance Manual

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GMK5250L

Bleeding the central lubrication system

If the grease container is empty or contains bubbles, you must bleed the
central lubrication system.

Triggering intermediate lubrication

Intermediate lubrication should be activated:
– after high pressure cleaning,
– to check the lubrication system at all lubricating points.
The grease container (1) is full.
•
Loosen the lubricating pipe at the connec-
tion (2).
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Switch on the ignition.
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Remove the cap (4).
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Press the button (3) for approx. 2 seconds.
Repeat the procedure until the grease flow-
ing from the connection (2) no longer con-
tains any bubbles.
•
Bolt the cover (4) on.
•
Fasten the lubricating pipe at connection (2).
•
Remove any grease that emerges.
•
Switch on the ignition.
•
Remove the cap (1).
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Press the button (2) for approx. 2 seconds
once.
An intermediate lubrication cycle will be trig-
gered which lasts approx. 3 minutes. Check
whether grease is applied to all lubricating
points (steering arms on the 1
axle lines).
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Bolt the cover (1) on.
•
Turn off the ignition and remove any excess
grease.
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