Magnum Venus Plastech PRO AND SUPER PRO CHOPPER VRC-1000_2000_3000 - Manual (Page 21)

Pro & Super Pro Chopper Manual
Rev. 02/2013 Page | 21
Lubricate Chopper Air Motor
1. Remove the hose fitting that attaches the flexible conduit to the chopper.
2. Completely close the blower thumbscrew to prevent oil from entering the interior of
the chopper.
3. Insert 1 to 2 drops of chopper motor oil into the hose fitting port.
NOTE: Magnum Venus Chopper Motor Oil is available in 1 oz. (part number:
6706-1-1) or 16 oz. (part number: 6706-1-16).
4. Reconnect the hose fitting.
5. Reconnect the air supply.
CAUTION: Lubricate the air motor every 4 hours during operation to prevent
damage to the equipment.
6. Operate the chopper briefly with the blower thumbscrew closed.
CAUTION: Be sure to reopen the blower thumbscrew to the desired setting for
normal operations.
DANGER: Disconnect all air to the chopper before disassembly.
Disconnect Air and Power
1. All air to the chopper and gun should be disconnected.
2. Remove air line from the back of the chopper
Remove Rolls
1. Remove chopper cover by unscrewing the thumbscrew on the chopper cover.
2. Use a wrench to remove the screw holding rubber roll assembly.
NOTE: If you need to replace the rubber roll, please refer to “Replace Rubber
Roll,” located above.
3. Remove idler roll (also called the “sleeve and bearing”) (5103-7-01).
4. Loosen the two set screws on the side of the blade rotor.
5. Use a screwdriver to pry the blade rotor off the air motor shaft and base plate.
NOTE: If you need to replace chopper blades, please refer to “Replace Chopper
Blades,” located above.