Gunite

sd mm 42.06.004

For operating temperatures of –20°F (–29°C) and higher, use Texaco Multifak EP-2 or Mobil Grease No. 77.

For operating temperatures between –20°F (–29°C) and –40°F (–40°C), use Lubriplate Aero grease.

Lubricate a Gunite automatic slack adjuster at the grease fitting until grease appears on the camshaft, or flows from the grease relief. See Fig..

Gunite automatic slack adjusters are produced without a grease relief. During lubrication with a grease gun, the lubricant is forced through the drilled worm wheel onto the camshaft. Lubricate the automatic slack adjuster at the grease fitting until grease appears on the camshaft. See Fig..

  1. 7/16-Inch Adjusting Nut

  2. Grease Fitting

  3. Boot

  4. Link

  5. Brake Chamber Piston Rod

  6. Clevis

  7. 1/2-Inch Clevis Pin

  8. 1/4-Inch Clevis Pin

  9. Grease Relief Opening

  10. Slack Adjuster Spline

Fig. 1, Gunite Automatic Slack Adjuster

  • Grease Exit

  1. Brake Chamber

  2. Slack Adjuster

  3. Non-Pressure-Relief Grease Fitting

Fig. 2, Camshaft Bracket Lubrication

Note:
Parent topic: Slack Adjuster Lubrication
Document Number: 0000120466
Manual Publication Date: 2024-05-23
Topic Publication Date: 2024-10-30