Ice-O-Matic installation manual Bearing Maintenance, Note Left Hand Threads, MFI Series, Page

MFI Series Bearing Maintenance

Bearing Maintenance:

The bearing in the breaker should also be checked at least two (2) times per year.

Switch the machine OFF and check the bearing.

1. Remove the chute cover.

2.Unscrew the ice sweep

3.Removing the water shed and unscrewing the breaker cover.

Note: Left Hand Threads

4. Unscrewing the auger stud

5.Inspect the bearing. There should be plenty of grease in sight. If grease is needed the bearing and breaker should be removed to check the action of the bearing.

It should rotate freely.

6.To remove the breaker, remove the lower ice chute then take out all four (4) Allen head cap screws and pull the breaker off the auger and evaporator.

7.If the bearing only needs grease, inject grease into the bearing using a grease needle.

See Removal and Replacement Section to replace bearings and seals.

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