American Dryer Corp. MLG-460 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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MONTHLY
Grease the four (4) tumbler shaft pillow bearings with DC-44 (Dow Corning) grease or equivalent. DC-44
is a lithium grease that conforms to NLGI Grade 2 and has a temperature range of 40º F (4.4º C) to 400º F
(204.4º C).
Empty the compressed air filter bowl and add oil to the compressed air lubricator bowl. Use a petroleum
based non-detergent lightweight oil, SAE 10/150SSU, which will readily break up into a mist, such as Mobil
DTE Light Oil or equivalent. DO NOT USE SYNTHETIC OILS.
EVERY 90 DAYS
Clean any lint accumulation on main blower wheel.
Remove lint from around the tumbler drive motors and main blower (fan) motor.
Main blower (fan) shaft bearings must be lubricated. Use a #3 grease or equivalent.
EVERY 6 MONTHS
Remove the gear oil in both tumbler drive shaft gear reducers. Replace with 1.4 liters (in each gear reducer)
of Mobil Oil DTE HH5G (I.S.O. viscosity grade 460) or equivalent.
Main blower fan and drive motor belts should be examined. Cracked or seriously frayed belts should be
replaced. Tighten belts when necessary.
Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust duct work system.
Open access door on top of tumbler and remove lint accumulation from tumbler brush.
NOTE: THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT IN THE EXHAUST DUCT WORK CAN
CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
NOTE: When cleaning the dryer cabinets, avoid using harsh abrasive. A product intended for the
cleaning or appliances is recommended.