Lubrication - PRONAR T679/4M User Manual

Chapter 5
5.17

LUBRICATION

The trailer should be lubricated with a hand
or foot grease gun, filled with the recom-
mended lubricant. If possible, remove old
grease and other contaminants before
starting work. After finishing work, wipe off
excess grease.
Parts that should be lubricated using ma-
chine oil should be wiped with a dry clean
cloth. Apply the oil with a brush or oiler.
Wipe off excess oil.
The replacement of grease in wheel hub
bearings should be entrusted to spe-
cialized service points equipped with the
appropriate tools. Dismantle the entire
hub, remove the bearings and individual
sealing rings. After thorough cleaning
and inspection, install lubricated compo-
nents. If necessary, bearings and seals be
replaced.
Before lubricating the springs, clean them
of impurities, wash with water and allow
to dry. Do not use pressure washers for
cleaning, the use of which may cause
the penetration of moisture between indi-
vidual leaves of the spring. To lubricate the
space between the blades, use aerosol
formulations that have generally available
lubricating and anti-corrosive properties,
the outer surface should be smeared
with a very thin layer of lithium or calcium
5.22 PRONAR T679/4M
Technical inspection schedule
CAUTION
When using the trailer, the user is obliged to follow
the lubrication instructions in accordance with the lu-
brication schedule.
grease. For this purpose, you can also
use a silicone aerosol preparation (also
intended for lubrication of guides, locks,
etc.). Lubricate the spring surface and
spring pin according to the instructions in
Table 5.4.
Empty containers of grease or oil be dis-
posed of in accordance with the lubricant
manufacturer's instructions.