KitchenAid KP - Accessing Mixer Component Parts; Mixer Transmission Updates and Lubrication; Transmission Cover Fastener Torque Sequence

KitchenAid
6-Quart Stand Mixer Manual LIT4176981
© 2002 KitchenAid
COMPONENT ACCESS - Access to the Gearcase
components is outlined as follows:
* Remove the Transmission Cover
* The entire Worm Gear assembly can be lifted by
hand once the Transmission Cover has been re-
moved.
* The Bevel Gear is held on the Planetary Shaft with
a Snap Ring that is located at the top of the Planetary
Shaft.
* This Snap Ring must be removed with Snap Ring
Pliers to gain access to the Bevel Gear.
e Carefully lift the Snap Ring off the shaft of the
Planetary.
* Once the Snap Ring is removed, the Bevel Gear
can normally be removed by hand and set on the paper
towel for later inspection.
* The Pin on the Planetary Shaft can now be
removed with a small punch and light tapping action
with a small hammer.
* After the Pin has been removed place your hand
under the Planetary and with your other hand push the
shaft down to free the shaft from the Lower Housing.
* On older Mixers or cases where abuse is sus-
pected, the technician should carefully inspect the
other Drive Train components.
TRANSMISSION -The technician should be aware
of the following changes related to the transmission.
* The Transmission Cover on models produced
from Mixer Serial Number WL17 to Present, utilize a
Transmission Cover Gasket.
* Transmission Cover Gaskets are not used on all
models. .
* Do not use a Transmission Cover Gasket on
models that did not originally utilize the gasket.
COVER
TRANSMISSION
COVER GASKET
* Transmission gears should be packed after repair
with approximately 2 ounces of #2 Grease.
* Apply the #2 Grease to the Gears—do not add
excessive grease to the inside of the Transmission
Cover.
* Torque the Phillips Screws that secure the units
Transmission Cover with equal pressure on each
astenerand follow the torqeing sequence that follows.
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TRANSMISSION COVER TORQUEING - Use tl: J
following pattern when torqueing the Transmission
Cover Fasteners. 3
Looking at TOP of Transmission Cover with the
Motor to the RIGHT:
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Carefully inspect the condition of the fasteners and
replace if galled or damaged. - f
Be sure to use a good quality and correct siz: `
Philips Screwdriver when torqueing the fasteners.
Maintain an equal pressure at each fastener and
do NOT over tighten. :
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