Reel Disk from McFarlane Mfg. 36 800-627-8569
8. Grease rolling basket bearings every 50 hours
(sparingly). Over greasing may damage bearing seal
and cause premature bearing failure.
9. Inspect the rubber bumper pads on the wing support
arms. Replace the pads if they are worn or missing.
Note: Clean grease fi ttings and replace those that are
broken or missing.
Assembly and Lubrication Instructions for Spiral Reel
Hub Assembly (RD-4854)
1. Tighten RD-4862 Hex Slotted Nut to 40 ft.-Lbs.
Loosen nut to fi rst slot in nut. Rotate hub fi ve
revolutions. If rotation is tight back off an additional
slot.
2. Push RD-4863 Spring Pin through nut and spindle
until it is fl ush with the nut.
3. Apply grease through the zerk until grease emerges
through bearing rollers. Rotate hub fi ve times.
4. Press RD-4859 Dust Cap onto hub.
5. Check end play.
a. Hold spindle securely in place.
b. Place a dial indicator onto the hub to measurement
upward movement.
c. Use a bar or lifting device the raise hub upwards.
d. The reading should not exceed 0.002”. Repair or
replace hubs with excessive end play.