✓
Holding the loading head, use a 3/16" Allen wrench to
remove the eight screws and the washers under the screws.
✓
Lift the plate on the ram and thoroughly clean underneath
with a degreasing cleaner.
✓
Thoroughly clean the loading head with a degreasing
cleaner.
✓
Inspect the washer under the plate and the washer inside the
loading head for excessive wear. Replace if necessary.
✓
Using Magnalube-G, generously grease under the plate and
inside the loading head.
✓
Reinstall the loading head. Remember to install the washers.
Finger tighten the screws, then tighten them in a crisscross
pattern with the 3/16" Allen wrench.
✓
Wipe away any excess lubricant with a clean, dry cloth.
✓
Check the tightness of the eight bolts under the upper sliding
plate that connect the plate to the load shaft (part of the ram
assembly).
✓
Check the tightness of the eight bolts under the lower sliding
plate that connect the plate to the upper mold support (part of
the ram assembly).
✓
Following the steps below, clean the thrust bearing and related
parts and grease specified parts (see Figure A-1). During
cleaning, visually inspect all parts for wear. Replace parts if
necessary.
WARNING
To prevent injury, exercise caution when removing or
installing the eight loading head screws.