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ITEM DESCRIPTION INTERVAL
WORM GEAR
SUB-ASSSEMBY
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Inspect and clean, if necessary, worm gear housing air
vent.
M
Grease worm gear bearing with a Lithium based #2
grease. Two fittings are located over worm gear on
top of housing.Clean fittings, add approximately two
pumps from grease gun to each fitting.
M
Check condition of oil for condensate or other
contaminants by draining a small amount and visual
inspection.
M
If clear water is present, drain until oil becomes
present and refill oil to proper level.** Check for
damaged gasket, air vent, loose or missing cover
bolts.
If oil is milky in color, drain, flush and refill with
fresh oil.** Check for damaged gasket, air vent,
loose or missing cover bolts.
If metal contaminants are present, remove chain
guard, chain, primary gear reducer and worm gear
housing cover and inspect for damaged or worn
parts. Flush, per procedure at end of this section,
and clean housing, replace parts as necessay,
reassemble. Add oil to proper level.**
**Due to the viscosity of the oil, it can take several hours for a true reading to occur at
the sight gauge. Overfilling of oil will result in oil leaking into the collector.
D - Daily W - Weekly M - Monthly SA - Semi-Annually
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