Operator’s Manual 2023 Rev G p/n 2023
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04
Installation
LUBRICATION
Every Tuthill blower is factory‑tested, oil‑drained,
and shipped dry. Fill both oil reservoirs to the
proper level before operation.
Every Tuthill Transport Blower is supplied with one
gallon of Tuthill MD PLUS full synthetic oil. Before
lling the blower, check Table 4-2 to conrm the
amount of oil required.
For applications requiring food‑grade lubricant, use
only Tuthill MD FG full synthetic oil.
Filling Procedure
To ensure the proper oil level, always use this lling
procedure:
1. Remove the ll plugs from both gear end and
drive end plates.
2. Slowly pour oil through ll until oil appears in
the oil sight glass. Bring the oil level to the
center of the sight glass.
3. Verify the oil level is at the proper level in both
the gear end and drive end sight glasses.
4. Replace the ll plugs that were removed in
step 1.
Never mix oil types or grades in a Tuthill
Transport Blower. Mixing lubricants in the
blower will result in gear and bearing failure.
CAUTION
!
Do not start the blower until you are certain that oil
is in BOTH ends of the blower. Check BOTH sight
glasses to ensure that oil levels are correct before
starting. Operation of the blower without proper
lubrication will cause the blower to fail and void its
warranty.
WARNING
NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHANGE OIL WHILE THE BLOWER
IS IN OPERATION. Failure to heed this warning
will result in damage to equipment and/or serious
personal injury. Oil level must be checked while the
blower is not running and truck is parked on a level
surface.
SHUR-MELT™ Thermal Relief Plugs
All T855, T855RS, and T1055 blowers are
equipped with two patented thermal relief plugs.
Upon temperature activation, the plugs will relieve
5 to 6 PSIG to protect the blower from damage.
When replacing these plugs, you must ensure that
a plug is installed on each end of the blower for
complete protection.
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