Floor Feeding System Maintenance - Chore-Time H2 PLUS Installation & Operator's Instruction Manual

Maintenance

Floor Feeding System Maintenance

The Model H2 Plus Feeders require minimum maintenance. However, a routine periodic inspection of the
equipment will prevent unnecessary problems.
Maintenance should be done by a qualified technician.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER TO THE SYSTEM WHEN SERVICING OR MAINTAINING
THE EQUIPMENT. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT POWER MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
Gear Head Maintenance
Refer to Figure 54.
Check the oil level in the gear heads at installation and every 6 months. The Pipe Plug, on the side of the
gear head, indicates proper oil level. Add SAE 40W oil when necessary.
The oil in the gearheads should be replaced every 12 months with new SAE 40W oil
A. Remove the bottom Pipe Plug to drain the oil. Discard used oil in accordance with local and national
codes.
B. Wipe any debris off the magnet on the bottom Pipe Plug and reinstall. Remove the side Pipe Plug
and (top) Vent Plug.
C. Set the power unit in the horizontal position.
D. 2-Stage Gearheads: Add approximately 9 oz. (266 ml) of SAE 40W oil through top hole. This
should be just enough oil to reach the side Pipe Plug.
3-Stage Gearheads (3261-9, 3261-12, 3261-14): Add approximately 13 oz. (384 ml) of SAE 40W
oil through top hole. This should be just enough oil to reach the side Pipe Plug.
E. Install the side Pipe Plug and (top) Vent Plug.
Vent/Oil Fill Plug
1523-94 5/2002
Check equipment for loose hardware after the first flock and then every 6 months--including the Anchor
Block. Tighten if necessary.
• Check the oil level in the gear head at
• Check the oil level every 6 months.
• Check the oil level at the side plug. If
• Oil capacity for the two stage gear head
• Oil capacity for the three stage gear
• The oil should be changed every 12
Oil Drain Plug
Figure 60. Gearhead Maintenance
Model H2™ Plus Feeding Systems
installation.
oil is needed, use SAE 40W oil.
is 9 oz. [266 ml].
head is 13 oz. [384 ml].
months.
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