Snorkel TM12 Service Manual

Section 3 - Service & Repair General Lubrication
Page 3-7
3-5 G ENERAL L UBRICATION
Figure 3-3: Additional Lubrication
Apply EP.2 Lithium grease to each f iitting identified in
Apply EP2 lithium grease to each bearing Fig 3-3
item 2 via grease nipple in wheel. See “maintenance
check list” on page 3-5 for check frequency.
.
3. King Pin Bearings
4. Steering Linkage
1. Chain
3
4
Application:
Aerosol, Brush or Mist Application.
Lubricant should be applied as a extremely thin
coating on the corners of the mast assembley
sections where the Nylon Pads slide. It is
recommended that the mast sections are cleaned
and the Fin Lube TF reapplied at three monthly
intervals and at each 6 and/or 12 monthly
routine Inspection / Service.
Approved Lubricant :
Additional lubrication :
Fin Lube
See “Maintenance Check list” on
Page 3-5
for check frequency.
Chain Lubrication (Fin Lube)
Interflon Fin Lube TF +Teflon
The use of other types of ‘heavy’ grease
are
therefore not recommended.
Mast Lubrication :
Chain Lubrication (Mast) :
Rear idler wheel bearing
.
2
1
Bearings.
Approved Lubricant :
EP.2 Lithium grease
Grease nipple
Application:
See section 3-10, Page 3-21.
Approved Lubricant :
.
Interflon Fin Lube TF +Teflon
Fig 3-3 item 3.
Linkage.
Apply Fin Lube to linkage pins identified in Fig 3-3
item 4.
See “Maintenance Check list” on Page 3-5 for check frequency.
Process Instructions
1. Cleaning Application:
Mast must be cleaned first with an organic or Alkaline quick
drying cleaning agent.
2. Fin Lube TF préparation:
Shake container gently before use.Provide adequate
ventilation.
3. Fin Lube TF Application:
Spray mist Fin Lube TF sparingly onto each of the 3rd Mast.
4. Fin Lube TF Application:
With a clean paper towel /cloth spread the Fin Lube TF down
both corners Removing superfluous lubricant.
Note
: Fin lube TF works a
t its optimum with a thin layer
rather than a thick layer. Do not use too much.
5. On 2nd and 3rd Mast repeat item 3 & 4
7. Allow 15 minutes for lubricant penetration.
8. Inspection: Check that there is a thin layer present and
remove any redundant FIN LUBE TF from the bottom of the
mast with a cloth if required.
The use of Interflon Fin Lube is
recommended as it dries to prevent dirt
contamination of lubricated parts unlike
other greases and gives excellent long
lasting protection against wear.

Snorkel TM12 Specifications

General

Brand	Snorkel
Model	TM12
Category	Lifting Systems
Language	English