Piper Cherokee Six - Page 55

*PIPER
CHEROKEE
SIX
SERVICE
MANUAL
c.
Remove
all
excess
lubricants
from
components
in
order
to
prevent
the
collection
of
dirt
and
sand
in
abrasive
quantities
capable
of
causing
excessive
wear
or
damage
to
bearing
surfaces.
NOTE
If
the
airplane
is inactive
for
long
periods
of
time,
it
should
be
lubricated
in accordance
with
Lubrication
Chart
every
90
days.
2-58.
APPLICATION
OF
OIL.
Whenever
specific
instructions
for
lubrication
of
mechanisms
requiring
lubrication
are
not
available,
observe
the
following
precautions:
a.
Apply
oil
sparingly.
never
more
than
enough
to
coat
the
bearing
surfaces.
b.
Since
the
control
cables
are
sufficiently
coated
by
the
manufacturer,
additional
protection
for
the
prevention
of
corrosion
is
unnecessary.
c.
Squeeze
the
magneto
cam
follower
felts
at
regular
inspection
periods.
If oil
appears
on
fingers.
do
not
add
oil.
If
the
felt
is
dry,
moisten
with
light
oil.
CAUTION
Be
careful
not
to
add
too
much
oil,
because
the
excess
will
be
thrown
off
during
operation
and
will
cause
pitting
and
burning
of
the
magneto
points.
2-59.
APPLICATION
OF
GREASE.
Care
must
be
taken
when
lubricating
bearings
and
bearing
surfaces
with
a
grease
gun,
to
insure
that
gun
is
filled
with
new.
clean
grease
of
the
grade
specified
for
the
particular
application
before
applying
lubricant
to
the
grease
fittings.
a.
Where
a
reservoir
is
not
provided
around
a
bearing,
apply
the
lubricant
sparingly
and
wipe
of
any
excess.
b.
Remove
wheel
bearings
from
the
wheel
hub
and
clean
thoroughly
with
a
suitable
solvent.
When
repacking
with
grease,
be
sure
the
lubricant
enters
the
space
between
the
rollers
in
the
retainer
ring.
Do
not
pack
the
grease
into
the
wheel
hub.
c.
Use
extra
care
when
greasing
the
constant
speed
propeller
hub
to
avoid
blowing
the
clamp
gaskets.
Remove
one
grease
fitting
and
apply
grease
to
the
other
fitting
until
fresh
grease
appears
at
the
hole
of
the
removed
fitting.
2-60.
LUBRICATION
CHARTS.
The
lubrication
charts
consists
of
individual
illustrations
for
the
various
aircraft
systems,
and
each
component
to
be
lubricated
is indicated
by
a number.
the
type
of
lubricant
and
the
frequency
of
application.
Special
instructions
are
listed
at
the
beginning
of
the
lubrication
charts
and
with
the
applicable
component
illustration.
HANDLING
AND
SERVICING
Revised:
12/4/79
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