Multiquip MC3S (B&S), MC3SE, MC3PE manual MIX N GO Mixer Maintenance, Maintenance Gearbox Oil Check

Maintenance

Gearbox Oil Check

1.Positionthe mixeronalevel surface and place asupport block under the front of the mixer frame as shown in Figure 29.This will level the mixer.

2.NEVER! check the gearbox oil level with the mixer tilted up or down.ALWAYS check the gearbox oil level with the mixer in a level position.

Figure 29. Mixer Positioning (Gearbox Oil Level)

CAUTION :

Check the gearbox oil level monthly before operating mixer. Low oil level or no oil will severely damage gearbox.

3.Beforeinspectingthegearboxoillevel,makesurethegearbox iscoldbeforeremovingthefillerplug.Hot!oilcanburnskinand cause injury.Let oil cool before checking.

4.Remove gearbox oil filler plug (Figure 30) and fill with EP90 or similargearoiltothelevelofthefillerplug.Replacegearboxoil every 3,000 hours. Gerabox oil capacity is 8-10 ounces.

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5. Insert oil filler plug and tighten.

Figure 30. Gearbox Oil Level Check

V-Belt Check

1.To adjust V-belts, remove V-belt cover and loosen the main motor mount bolts (Figure 31), raise electric motor and retighten bolts. Belt tension should be adjusted so that the maximum deflection is approximately 3/8 inch (10 mm).

2.ReplaceV-beltcover.

Figure 31. V-belt Adjustment

Gerarbox Removal

1.Remove drum by turning counter-clockwise to release from gearboxshaft.

2.Remove pulley, remember the nut securing the pulley is left-hand threaded.Remove circlip, and draw out shaft.

3.Remove the 5 bolts securing rear plate.

4.Reassembleinreverseorder,takingcaretoensuregearteeth aremeshedcorrectly.

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