Grease Schedule - Schulte SDX-117 Operator's Manual

GREASE SCHEDULE

Grease should meet the following recommendations:
1. SAE Multi Purpose grease
SAE Multi purpose grease containing 3 to 5 percent molybdenum disulfide
Below 0º (32ºF) use SAE (NLGI) #0 or #1
Above 0º (32ºF) use SAE (NLGI) #2
2. Grease applied to PTO shaft should meet the following recommendation:
Use EP 0, Lithium Complex Grease
3. Auger Drive Shear Plate
Apply grease to the auger shear plate whenever a shear bolt breaks.
4. Auger Drive Chain
Apply oil every 8 hours of operation (minimum) with a brush or spout can. Volume and frequency should be
enough to prevent discoloration of the lubricant in the chain joints. Use SAE30 oil as heavier oils and
greases are generally too stiff to enter and fill the chain joints.
5. Universal Joint Assemblies
Apply grease to the grease nipple on the slip sleeve of the universal assembly every 5 hours of operation.
NOTE: The snow blower may have to be raised or lowered and the safety shields rotated to fully expose the
grease nipple.
Occasionally pull the universal joints apart and apply grease to all sides of the slip shaft.
IMPORTANT: If the universal joint sliding members are allowed to dry out to the point where two halves cannot
slip freely, damage to the snow blower or tractor may occur.
6. Universal Joint Cross Kits
Every 5 hours of operation (minimum) lubricate the grease fittings on the universal joint cross kits. If grease
is seen leaking out of the cross kit bearings, this is an indication that bearings are running hot. Under these
conditions re-grease the cross kits more frequently. Apply only one or two strokes from a hand type grease
gun. If fittings are over lubricated seals may be damaged.
7. Chute Ring
The UHMW ring requires no lubrication. However
it must be inspected for wear. The distance
between the chute and the base should always be
about 1/2". If wear is found, a shim kit can be
purchased from your local Schulte dealer. To
install the shim kit:
1. Remove the 5/8" bolts holding the guide
sleeves to the chute base
2. Remove the 1/4" locknuts fixing the UHMW to
the chute.
3. Safely lift the chute and install the shims onto
the UHMV, around the brass bolts.
4. Lower the chute onto the shims and reinstall
the 1/4" locknuts.
5. Reinstall the guide sleeves and tighten the 5/
8" bolts. Do not overtighten. The guide
sleeves should be able to be turned by hand.
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