Echo Bear Cat 73554 - Manual (Page 27)

Page 24 Bearcat Chipper Shredder Operator’s Manual
Service & Maintenance
GREASING
Use an SAE multi-purpose high temperature grease with
extreme pressure (EP) performance meeting or exceeding
the NLGI # 2 rating for all requirements. Also acceptable is
an SAE multi-purpose lithium based grease.
Care should be taken when re-greasingbearings to not over-
fill the bearing. Over greasing can lead to overheating and/
or unsealing the bearing seals.
1. Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing.
2. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before greas-
ing, to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
3. Replace and repair broken fittings immediately.
4. If fittings will not take grease, remove and clean thor-
oughly. Also clean lubricant passageway. Replace
fitting if necessary.
TOWABLE MODELS
(Model # 73525)
Lubricate the following grease points EVERY 50 HOURS:
1. Two bolt flange bearing on rotor shaft.
2. Two bolt flange bearing on rotor shaft (drive side).
3. Discharge chute.
4. Idler pivot tube.
To prevent personal injury or property damage: Shut
off engine, disconnect spark plug wire, remove igni-
tion key, and make sure that all moving parts have come
to a complete stop, before, servicing, adjusting or re-
pairing.
WARNING