Multiquip C10PH8 - Manual (Page 24)

PAGE 24 — C10SH8-PH8 CONCRETE MIXER • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/06/09)
MAINTENANCE (MIXER)
BALL SOCKET AND CLAMP FACE
If the towing vechicle is equipped with a ball socket, 1.
smear socket periodically with multi-purpose grease.
This will keep the ball socket well lubricated.
Periodically oil 2. pivot points and clamp face surfaces
of coupler with SAE 30 WT. motor oil.
When parking or storing your mixer. Keep the coupler 3.
off the ground so dirt will not build up in the ball
socket.
GREASE FITTINGS (ZERK)
There are three grease fi ttings (Figure 20) that will require
lubrication. Lubricate these fi ttings once a week. Use
lithium base grease, grade NO. 1.
Grease Fittings Figure 20.
GREASE
FITTING
AND CAP
WHEEL BEARINGS
After every 3 months of operation, remove the hub dust 1.
cap and inspect the wheel bearings (Figure 21). Once
a year, or when required, disassemble the wheel hubs
remove the old grease and repack the bearings forcing
grease between rollers, cone and cage with a good
grade of high speed wheel bearing grease (NEVER
use grease heavier than 265 A.S.T.M. penetration (“No.
2.”)
Wheel Hub and Bearings Figure 21.
Fill the wheel hub (Figure 21) with grease to the inside 2.
diameter of the outer races and also fi ll the hub grease
cap. Reassemble the hub and mount the wheel. Then
tighten the adjusting nut, at the same time turn the
wheel in both directions, until there is a slight bind to
be sure all the bearing surfaces are in contact.
Then back-off the adjusting nut 1/6 to 1/4 turn or to the
nearest locking hole or suffi ciently to allow the wheel
to rotate freely within limits of .001" to .010" end play.
Lock the nut at this position. Install the cotter pin and
dust cap, and tighten all hardware.
MIXER CLEANING
For thorough mix and longer drum life, always wash 1.
drum out after each use.
NEVER 2. pour or spray water over the engine.