Smithco Big Vac V72 (sn 72111 – 72164) Parts & Service Manual - Manual (Page 7)

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Service
MAINTENANCE
Before servicing or making adjustments to machine, stop engine on tow vehicle and remove
key from ignition.
Use all procedures and parts prescribed by the manufacturer's. Read the engine manual
before operation.
LUBRICATION
Use No. 2 General Purpose Lithium Base Grease and lubricate DAILY. The Big Vac has 19 to 25 grease fit-
tings, depending on what sweeper head you are using. All bearings are sealed bearings. When inserting
grease, be careful not to ruin the seal, if this happens, replace the bearing at once. Be sure to wipe grease
fitting clean before injecting grease. Give only one or two pumps of grease at each lubrication.
REF# LOCATION
1 One on all four castor wheels.
2 Four on the front of the blower that go to pillow blocks on blower and PTO shafts.
3 One on each mounted bearing for reel shaft. Two for finger reel. Four for combination head.
4 One on each end of the PTO shaft.
5 One on all four castor wheel mount brackets.
6 One on the jack stand.
7 One on each end of roller - Combination head only.