Grain Systems Bucket Elevtors, Conveyors, Series II Sweeps PNEG-1391 - Manual (Page 28)

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Maintenance
PNEG-1391 8",10", & 12" BE-SAW Augers
2. FLEXIBLE SWING-OUT HOPPER FLIGHT U-JOINT LUBRICATION
A. A u-joint connects the hopper and the inclined
flight at the hopper elbow. Lubricate the flight
u-joint at approximately ten (10) hour intervals
using SAE multipurpose type grease.
B. To lubricate the u-joint, first remove the cover
strap.
C. Raise the hinged cover.
D. Lubricate the grease zerk if necessary.
E. Close the cover and replace the cover strap
before operating the unit.
WARNING: The hinge cover
must be closed and the strap
properly installed before
operating the unit.
Hopper Flight
Hinged Cover
Cover Strap
Incline Flight
U-Joint Bronze Bearing
Bronze
Tail Flight
Bearing
FIGURE 8
Swing Out Hopper U-Joint Lubrication
3. MAIN AUGER HEAD BEARING
MAINTENANCE
A. The main auger head bearing is a self-
aligning, sealed ball bearing. It requires
lubrication daily during operation.
B. Although no adjustment needs to be made
to the bearing, ensure that it is firmly
fastened.
C. Be certain that the setscrews in the lock
collar are tight against the shaft, securing the
lock collar firmly to the shaft.
4. BRONZE FLIGHT BEARINGS MAINTENANCE
A. Bronze with graphite flight bearings support
the swing-away hopper flight. The bearings
require no lubrication.
B. If the bronze bearing spins inside the retainer,
replace it with a new one.
C. Remove the old bronze bearing and press in
the new one.