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c) Pillow Block Bearing(s) Replacement
1) Discontinue electrical service to the dryer.
2) Follow Step #2 through Step #11 in the instructions on page 97 and page 98.
3) To install the new pillow block bearing(s), reverse Step #11 through Step #2 in the instructions on
page 97 and page 96.
4) Reestablish electrical service to the dryer.
d) Gear (Speed) Reducer Replacement
CAUTION: Replacement gear reducers are shipped without oil. Add proper amount (1.4 liters) of
recommended lubricant before operating. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE
PRECAUTIONS WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE DRYER and WILL
VOID THE WARRANTY.
CAUTION: To much oil will cause overheating and too little oil will result in gear failure. Check oil
level regularly. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE DRYER and WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
1) Discontinue electrical service to the dryer.
2) Measure the distance of the gear (speed) reducer from the rear of the dryer to assist in positioning
the gear reducer on the drive shaft during reinstallation.
3) Follow Step #2 through Step #10 in the instructions on page 97 and page 98.
4) Remove the wheel taper lock bearing and pillow block bearing from the drive shaft closest to the
front of the dryer.
5) Remove the three (3) bolts from the taper bushing and insert two (2) of these bolts into the
threaded holes and tighten evenly to remove the taper bushing from the gear reducer.
6) Remove the bolts securing the rear panel of the dryer and pivot the panel outward.
7) Repeat Step #5 to remove the other taper bushing from the gear reducer.
8) Slide the drive shaft out of the rear of the dryer enough to remove the gear (speed) reducer from
the drive shaft.
9) Check the position of the drain plug and the breather plug.
10) Check the turnbuckle mount pad on the gear reducer for the correct application.