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Lubrication
Lubricating the Bearings and
Seals
Service Interval: After each use—Lubricate the trunnions.
Monthly—Lubricate the pillow-block bearings.
Note: The pillow-block bearings are inside the
cowl—remove the divider plate to access them; refer to
Removing the Divider Plate (page
Grease Type: #2 general-purpose lithium-based grease.
1. Clean around each grease fitting with a rag and lift the
plastic cap off the grease fitting
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1
2
3
Figure 39
1. Pillow-block bearings
2. Rear trunnion
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(Figure
39).
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3
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3. Front trunnion
2. Pump grease into each fitting as follows:
•
For the pillow-block bearings, pump 1 shot of
grease into each fitting
•
For the trunnions, pump several shots of grease
into each fitting until it starts to ooze out of the
bearing housing
Important: Pump grease in slowly and carefully
to prevent damage to the bearing seals.
3. Wipe up any excess grease.
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(Figure
39).
(Figure
39).
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