Maintaining proper lubrication of all moving components of your dryer is key to its efficient and safe operation. The following table below outlines all recommended lubrication. Note that some of the items may not be applicable based on configured options, model or accessories.
| Item | Lubrication Required | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Lubrication Required | Interval |
|---|---|---|
50:1 Gearbox Oil Level
Fill 1/4" over gear with SAE 90 gear lubricant
Maintain proper level. Check every 100 hours
50:1 Gearbox Grease Fitting
Uses (5) strokes of gun grease
At the beginning and end of the season.
Universal Joints
Use (1) strokes of gun grease
Every 50 hours of operation.
Motors
Lubricate with SR-2 (Chevron) grease or equivalent
Prior to operation and at the end of the season.
Motor Bearings
Use Exxon Corp-Polyrex-EM products or Chevron, Inc-SRI#2. Grease should be lithium based.
At the beginning and the end of the season.
Centrifugal Fan Bearings
Use only #2 consistency lithium based grease with high quality mineral oil with rust and oxidation inhibitor. Use Shell Alvania #2 Mobil Mobilux #2 or Texaco Multfak #2
At the beginning of the season and every 100 hours until the end of the season.
Unload Auger Bearings
SHell Avania #2, Mobil Mobilux #2 or Texaco Multifak #2
Grease every 100 hours, unless extremely dirty conditions, once daily / weekly.
Metering Roll Bearings
Use grade #2 mineral oil lithium or lithium complex base grease.
At the beginning and the end of the season. Internal bearings are brass and do not need lubrication.
249:1 Gearbox Oil Level
Mobil Hi-Shock 150 synthetic
1st Change: 500 hrs of Operation or 6 months. 2nd Change and Thereafter: 5000 hrs of Operation or 1 year, whichever comes first.
Motors
Lubricate with SR-2 (Chevron) grease or equivalent
Prior to operation and at the end of the season.
Motor Bearings
Use Exxon Corp-Polyrex-EM products or Chevron, Inc-SRI#2. Grease should be lithium based.
At the beginning and the end of the season.
Centrifugal Fan Bearings
Use only #2 consistency lithium based grease with high quality mineral oil with rust and oxidation inhibitor. Use Shell Alvania #2 Mobil Mobilux #2 or Texaco Multfak #2
At the beginning of the season and every 100 hours until the end of the season.