Service Manual

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1. Upper Bearing Wear Check
To ensure that the bearing inside the extruding head does not exceed the wear tolerance
of .02", follow the instructions below.
1) Remove the front panel. Move the power switch to the "OFF" position, then turn off the
power supply.
2) Remove the top and side panels.
3) Remove the strap connecting the spout to the chute assembly, then remove the spout.
4) Remove the bolt (if applicable) or cutter from the auger and lift off the cutter and washer
(if applicable).
5) Replace the bolt in the auger (if applicable). See Fig. 9.
Move the auger towards you and then try to insert a .02"
round stock or pin gauge in between the back side of the
auger shaft and the bearing surface. Check several locations
around the auger shaft. If the gauge goes between the shaft
and the bearing at any point or if the bearing is scratched or
cracked, both the top bearing in the extruding head and the
lower bearing in the housing should be replaced. Instructions
for removing the extruding head and housing are located
later in this procedure.
Note: Replacing the bearing requires a bearing press adaptor. If one is not available,
replace the whole extruding head and housing.
6) Replace the washer (if applicable), cutter, and cutter bolt (if applicable).
7) Replace the spout.
8) Replace the top and side panels in their correct positions.
9) Move the power switch to the "ON" position, then turn on the power supply.
10) Replace the front panel in its correct position.
2. Removal and Replacement of Cutter
1) Remove the front panel. Move the power switch to the "OFF" position, then turn off the
power supply.
2) Remove the top and side panels.
3) Remove the strap connecting the spout to the chute assembly, then remove the spout.
4) Remove the bolt (if applicable) or cutter and lift off the cutter.
5) Install the new cutter. Replace the bolt (if applicable).
6) Replace the spout.
7) Replace the top and side panels in their correct position.
8) Move the power switch to the "ON" position, then turn on the power supply.
9) Replace the front panel in its correct position.
.02" Round Stock
or Pin Gauge
Extruding
Head
Auger
Fig. 9
Bolt (if applicable)