Echo CH4540 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 22)

4 INCH CHIPPER 18
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
WaRNING
BEFORE INSPECTINg OR SERVICINg ANy PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHuT OFF POWER SOuRCE AND MAkE SuRE
All MOVINg PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPlETE STOP.
5.9 LubRICaTIoN
5.10 pTo LubRICaTIoN
Figure 5.11. PTO lubrication
Fig. 5.8. Grease zerks on CH4614
Fig. 5.9. Grease zerks on CH4540
Fig. 5.10. Grease zerks on CH4540
Two bearings on the rotor shaft. •
One grease zerk on the discharge chute. •
One grease zerk behind pulley (engine model). •
One grease zerk underneath bearing (engine •
model).
lubricate the machine periodically with a lithium-based
grease. Extreme working conditions will require more
frequent greasing.
grease the following points every 50 hours of operating
time:
Underneath
bearing
ImpoRTaNT
Polyurea and lithium-based greases are not compatible.
Mixing the two grease types may lead to premature failure.
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.
NoTE
Every 8 hours, lubricate PTO cross journals. Make sure 1.
grease purges through all four bearings.
Every 8 hours, lubricate PTO inner tubes. Telescoping
2.
members must have lubrication to operate successfully.
Telescoping members without fittings should be pulled apart
and grease should be added manually with a brush.
Every 8 hours, lubricate the PTO shield retaining bearing.
3.
Molded nipples on the guard near each guard bearing are
intended as grease fittings and should be lubricated every
8 hours of operation.