Sewerooter T-3™
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MAINTENANCE
To keep your machine operating smoothly, it is essential that all bear-
ings and distributor tube bushings be lubricated. Oiling moving parts is
particularly important where machine comes in contact with sand, grit
and other abrasive material.
CABLE MAINTENENCE
To get maximum service from your cables, be
sure that they are clean and well oiled. This not
only provides running lubrication but greatly
extends the life of the cables as well. Some
users periodically pour oil directly into the drum.
Then, as the drum turns, the cables get com-
plete lubrication. Our SNAKE OIL is ideally
suited for this purpose, since it not only lubri-
cates the cables, it deodorizes them as well.
FEED MAINTENANCE
Keep feed free of excessive soil and grit. It is recommended that the
feed be flushed with fresh water followed by a light oiling of the mov-
ing parts. No disassembly is normally required. Failure to feed can
usually be traced to the following possibilities:
DIRT ACCUMULATION
Over time, dirt can harden enough to stop roller rotation. Flushing with
water followed by liberal oiling can usually restore function. If disas-
sembly is required, proceed as follows:
DAMAGED ROLLER
Excessive use may wear a roller to the point of failure. It is recom-
mended that all three rollers be replaced at the same time (Cat # PO-
JR-703). The replacement roller is an assembly consisting of one
Feed Roller, two Feed Roller Bearings, and two Bearing Spacers.
Note: The Bearing Spacers must be installed between the Carrier
and each Feed Roller Bearing (as illustrated below) in order to
ensure proper operation and to obtain maximum Feed Roller life.
To Replace the Feed Roller Assembly:
1. Remove the Feed Roller Assembly by unscrewing and removing
the Feed Roller Axle.
2. For convenience, the components are assembled and wired
together at the factory. Before attempting to install the assembly,
hold the assembly together and remove the wire.
3. While still holding the Feed Roller Assembly together, insert it
into the slot opening of the Carrier.
4. In order to help align the Spacers and Bearings, insert a pencil
point or similar object through the
un-threaded
end of the Axle
hole in the Carrier. After removing the pencil point, continue to
maintain the alignment of the components.
5. The Feed Roller Axle should then be inserted through the same
un-threaded Axle hole and should continue to be guided through
the Spacers and Bearings to the threaded Axle hole on the other
side of the Carrier.
6. Securely tighten the Axle to the Carrier with a 3/16” allen wrench.
HOW TO INSTALL CABLES IN DRUM
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
BEFORE INSTALLING CABLES IN DRUM!
1. Attach male connector of cable to the drum connecting cable
permanently connected to the drum. Be sure to tighten screw
and lock washer firmly.
2. Slip V-Belt off of drum. If using Power Cable Feed, loosen pres-
sure knob on top.
3.
Push the cable into the drum. As you load, turn the drum so that
the distributor tube is always pointed in the same direction. This
enables the cable to lie more evenly in the drum.
4.
Be sure cable is going in proper
direction. To check, position dis-
tributor tube so that it's pointing
straight down. The cable should be
bending to the left as it comes out
of the back of the distributor tube
.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SOURCE
BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE!
1. Remove the feed pressure knob, cover screws, top cover, spring,
ball bearing and ball bearing holder. Note the positioning of these
parts to ease re-assembly. Remove the swing pin from the car-
rier. The top roller assembly can now be removed.
2. Remove the snap rings and thrust washers from the bottom
housing cylinders. Remove swing pins from carriers. The bottom
roller assemblies can now be removed.
3. Re-assembly is done in reverse order.
NOTE:
The cable must lay in the drum in the correct direction or it will
tangle in the drum.
