D7G tractors ... fittings need lube.Operators, don't skip the lube for these two grease fittings A grease fitting, grease nipple or zerk fitting is a lubrication fitting used in mechanical systems to add grease with a grease gun. The fitting is permanently installed by a threaded connection leaving a nipple connection the grease gun attaches to. . They usually get overlooked during scheduled services. Sprocket Bearings The dozer's drive sprocket bearings take the brunt brunt n. 1. The main impact or force, as of an attack. 2. The main burden: bore the brunt of the household chores. while working in sand and mud. Sand and water get past the seals and into the bearings. That combo causes corrosion and grinds the beating's polished surfaces. Those worn bearings let the dozer's track get out of alignment, causing excessive wear and tear on the vehicle's undercarriage components. To head off problems, lube the bearings every time you finish a day's run in sand, mud or water. With a hand grease gun grease gun n. 1. A hand-powered pump used to force grease under pressure into bearings. 2. A submachine gun. grease gun n → pistola engrasadora , give the sprocket's fitting tour or five shots of grease. Fan Pulley pulley, simple machine consisting of a wheel over which a rope, belt, chain, or cable runs. A grooved pulley wheel like that used for ropes is called a sheave. Bearings The fan pulley's grease fitting is hidden behind the fan blades. That means it's out of sight unless you hop up on the track, reach in, and find it. Without lube, the bearings seize up. Then the blade stops turning freely, letting the engine and transmission overheat o·ver·heat v. o·ver·heat·ed, o·ver·heat·ing, o·ver·heats v.tr. 1. To heat too much. 2. To cause to become excited, agitated, or overstimulated. v.intr. . Keep the fan pulley bearing lubed. During scheduled services, give the fitting four to five pumps of grease. |
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