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f. Pillow Block Bearing(s) Replacement
1) Discontinue electrical power to the dryer.
2) Follow Step #2 thru Step #11 in the instructions on (page 89 and page 90).
3) Remove both drive wheels and taper lock bushings.
4) Carefully file the score marks on the drive shaft from the set screws before removing the pillow
block bearing(s).
5) To install new pillow block bearing(s), reverse Step #11 thru Step #2 in the instructions on (
page 89
and page 90).
6) Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.
g. 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: Too 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 power 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 thru Step #11 in the instructions on (page 89 and page 90).
4) Remove the taper lock bushing and pillow block bearing from the drive shaft closest to the rear of
the dryer. (Refer to the taper lock bushing drive motor pulley replacement section on page 89 for
removal of the taper lock bushing).
5) Slide the gear (speed) reducer to the center of the drive shaft.
6) Check the position of the drain plug and the breather plug.
7) Check the turnbuckle mount pad on the gear reducer for the correct application.
8) Install the new gear (speed) reducer on the drive shaft along with the taper bushing, the pillow block
bearing (set screws in the pillow block bearing face the end of the drive shaft), the taper lock
bushing, and the drive wheels.
9) Reinstall the drive shaft into the dryer.