Lubrication – BlueBird CL550A User Manual

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LUBRICATION

Lubrication schedule

General

Stop the engine and remove the spark plug cable before attempting to lubricate the machine. Wipe
away excessive grease after lubrication.

1. Check engine oil daily, change every six months or 100 hours.
2. Check and lubricate wheel bearings once a month.
3. Lubricate chain once a week or every 20 hours.

NOTE: Spin the cutting head slowly by hand to distribute the oil onto the chain and sprockets.

4. Lubricate the (kingpin bushings) once a month.
5. Grease the bearings on the cutter shaft once a week or every 20 hours.

NOTE: The chain supplied is a quality

permalube

chain, but it MUST be oiled by the user each 20

hours to keep the sprockets and chain lubricated. Failing to oil the chain will cause premature failure
of the chain and three (3) sprockets.

Check oil in transmission regularly. Refill if required. Use same oil in transmission as engine. See
engine owners manual.

WHEEL BEARING (4)

ENGINE OIL

TRANSMISSION OIL FILL

KINGPIN BUSHINGS (2)

CHAIN OIL CAP (1)

CUTTER SHAFT BEARINGS (2)

This manual is related to the following products:

BB550A