Filling from a Bulk Grease Container
1..DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE AIR SUPPLY!
2..Pull the follower rod back until it is fully extended, the locking tab will automatically hold it in place (Figure 4).
3..Remove the head assembly from the car- tridge tube.
4..Remove any grease from the cartridge tube by pushing the locking tab and carefully releasing the follower rod, allowing it to slowly move into the cartridge tube.
5..Without introducing bubbles, pack grease into the head cavity and plunger assembly until they are full (Figure 5).
Head Cavity |
Plunger Assembly |
Bleeder Valve |
Figure 5.. Grease locations and bleeder valve.
6..Insert the open end of the cartridge tube into the barrel or drum of the bulk grease to be added.
7..Slowly pull the follower handle back while pushing the cartridge tube deeper into the grease. This method will help prevent draw- ing in air bubbles.
8..When the follower rod is fully extended, allow the locking tab to hold it in place (Figure 4).
9..Securely fasten the head assembly to the cartridge tube and release the follower rod by pushing on the locking tab.
10.Push the follower rod in as far as possible.
Filling With a Bulk Grease Pump
1..DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE AIR SUPPLY!
2..Pull the follower rod back until it is fully extended, the locking tab will automatically hold it in place.
3.Insert the grease gun grease inlet (part # 11) into the proper fitting on the pump operated bulk grease container.
4..Operate the bulk grease pump to fill the grease gun container.
5..Remove the grease gun from the pump and release the locking tab.
6.Push the follower rod in as far as possible.
Bleeding Air Pockets
If at any time you experience problems with the grease gun dispensing grease, especially after refilling, air is likely trapped in the head assem- bly.
To bleed air pockets from the grease gun:
1..DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE AIR SUPPLY!
2..Pull back on the follower rod until it is fully extended (Figure 4).
3..Release the follower rod by pushing on the locking tab.
4..Push the follower rod all the way forward while holding down the bleeder valve shown in Figure 5, until the air is expelled from the gun.
5..Reconnect the grease gun to the air supply, and pull the trigger several times to release any air in the head assembly and verify the grease gun works correctly.
Note: If the grease gun does not dispense grease correctly, repeat this procedure as many times as necessary.
H0580 Pneumatic Grease Gun