Lubrication - Echo CH8540 Owner's Manual

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE,

5.13 LUBRICATION

Lubricate the machine periodically with a lithium-based
grease. Extreme working conditions will require more
frequent greasing.
Grease the following points every 50-100 hours of
operating time:
● Two bearings on the rotor shaft
● Two bearing on the bottom jack shaft
● One zerk on discharge chute
Discharge Chute
Rotor Shaft
(Other Side of Machine)
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AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
WARNING
Polyurea and
compatible. Mixing the two grease types may lead to
premature failure.
Do not over grease bearings. Overfilling can lead to
excessive heat and/or unseating of the seals. Add
grease slowly and under light pressure. Whenever
possible, rotate bearing slowly while lubricating.
8 INCH CHIPPER
WARNING
lithium-based greases
NOTE
Rotor Shaft
Jack Shaft
(Other Side of Machine)
Jack Shaft
are not