6 lubrication, Important, English – Echo CH9540H Owners Manual v.2 User Manual
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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
5.6 LubRICATIoN
Two bearings on the rotor shaft.
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Two bearing on the bottom jack shaft.
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One zerk on the feed roller assembly.
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One zerk on discharge chute.
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lubricate the machine periodically with a lithium-based
grease. extreme working conditions will require more
frequent greasing.
Grease the following points every 50-100 hours of
operating time:
Discharge chute
Jack shaft
Jack shaft (other side
of machine)
Feed roller assembly
Rotor shaft
Rotor shaft (other side of machine)
Polyurea and lithium-based greases are not compatible.
Mixing the two grease types may lead to premature
failure.
ImPoRTANT
Do not over grease bearings. Overfilling can lead to
excessive heat and/or unseating of the seals. Add
grease slowly and under light pressure. Whenever
possible, rotate bearing slowly while lubricating.
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