Figure 476. Bearing Details

Figure 476. Bearing Details

lowering or falling of the vehicle, thus

b. Raise the rear of the machine far enough to

preventing personal injury to mechanic or

c l e a r the floor and place heavy blocking under

bystanders.

the machine frame, not under the counterweight,

so i t c a n n o t a c c i d e n t a l l y b e c o m e l o w e r e d .

c. Clean the bearings in a Stoddard type cleaning

Remove the wheels from the hub assembly.

solvent. After all solidified particles of lubricant

are removed from the bearings, blow dry with

compressed air. Direct air stream across bearings to

prevent spinning. Slowly rotate bearings by hand

t o facilitate drying. Inspect bearings and races

carefully to determine if they are in good

After raising machine and before making

condition and suitable for further service. Dry the

any adjustments or adjustment checks,

hub with compressed air.

place adequate (heavy) blocking (sufficient

to support the weight of the machine)

d. Repack with a smooth stringy multi-purpose

frame,

under the

under

the

not

grease of refined mineral oil blended with a lithium

to prevent accidental

counterweight,

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