1. Upper Bearing Wear Check
To ensure that the bearing inside the extruding head does not exceed the wear tolerance of .02", follow the instructions below.
1)Remove the front panel. Move the power switch to the "OFF" position, then unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
2)Remove the top and side panels.
3)Remove the strap connecting the spout to the chute assembly, then remove the spout.
4)Remove the bolt from the auger and lift off the cutter and washer.
5) Replace the bolt in the auger. Grasp the | .02" Round Stock |
bolt at the top of the auger and move the | or Pin Gauge |
auger towards you and then try to insert a |
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.02" round stock or pin gauge in between | Auger |
the back side of the auger shaft and the | |
bearing surface. Check several locations | Extruding |
around the auger shaft. If the gauge goes | Head |
between the shaft and the bearing at |
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any point or if the bearing is scratched |
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or cracked, both the top bearing in the |
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extruding head and the lower bearing in |
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the lower housing should be replaced. |
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Instructions for removing the extruding |
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head and lower housing are located later in | Fig. 8 |
this procedure. |
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Note: Replacing the bearing requires a bearing press adaptor. If one is not available, replace the whole extruding head and lower housing.
6)Remove the bolt. Replace the washer, cutter, and cutter bolt.
7)Replace the spout.
8)Replace the top and side panels in their correct positions.
9)Plug the unit into the electrical outlet, then move the power switch to the "ON" position to start the automatic icemaking process.
10)Replace the front panel in its correct position.
2.Removal and Replacement of Cutter
1)Remove the front panel. Move the power switch to the "OFF" position, then unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
2)Remove the top and side panels.
3)Remove the strap connecting the spout to the chute assembly, then remove the spout.
4)Remove the bolt and lift off the cutter.
5)Install the new cutter. Replace the bolt.
6)Replace the spout.
7)Replace the top and side panels in their correct positions.
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