Section 6: Maintenance; Lubrication; Cleaning The Mixer; V-Belts - Grizzly H5697 Instruction Manual

SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE

To avoid personal injury,
disconnect
machine when perform-
ing
cleaning or maintenance.

Lubrication

Lubricate your machine with a high-quality multi-
purpose grease.
The three main points of lubrication for the
cement mixer are the pulley shaft grease fitting,
the pinion gear, and the drum shaft grease fitting
shown in Figures 26. Note—Apply grease direct-
ly to pinion gear.
Pulley Shaft
Grease Fitting
Lubrication points.
Figure 26.
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power to
any adjustments,
Pinion Gear
Drum Shaft
Grease Fitting

Cleaning the Mixer

Cleaning Tips
• Always unplug the cement mixer before
cleaning.
• Avoid getting water on the motor or switch
while cleaning. If you do, allow the compo-
nents to thoroughly dry before plugging in the
motor.
• The easiest way to clean the cement mixer is
by hosing it out with water.
• Always clean the mixing drum immediately
after using it. As a general rule, the sooner
you clean, the easier it will be.
• For tough to remove buildup, use a stiff
brisled brush or a rag to make cleaning eas-
ier.
• Small, hardened cement splatters usually
can be removed by rubbing with a dry rag.
• Hardened cement can be scraped, chiseled
or pounded off with a hammer; however,
these actions WILL damage the surface area
of the the drum, making it harder to clean in
the future.

V-Belts

Avoid getting grease or oil on the V-belt or pul-
leys. Check the V-belt, as part of a monthly
inspection for proper tension and belt condition.
Cracking and glazing could result in belt failure.
Replace the belt if such conditions appear.
H5697 Cement Mixer