McElroy Manufacturing Fusion Machine 1648

Clean the jaws and inserts with a stiff-bristled brush to remove dirt or residual material.

Wash the clamp knob bearing assembly with a solvent.

Lubricate the thrust bearings with 30W or lighter oil.

Brush clean the clamp knob eyebolt threads.

Clean the side fusion chains with a stiff-bristled brush.

Read the engine maintenance instructions

Ensure the engine is off and cool before starting the oil change

Locate the oil drain plug on the bottom of the oil pan

Remove the oil drain plug and allow the old oil to completely drain out

Ensure the heater is cool before installation

Check availability of necessary components

Ensure no foreign matter is trapped between heater body and plates

Seat the butt fusion heater plates on the heater body

Install butt fusion heater plates using stainless steel cap screws

Ensure bolts are not over tightened

TracStar 28 Belt Tension Adjustment

Locate the tensioner beside the rear pipe lift

Tighten the spherical nut to 6-10 ft lbs

Is there any belt slip or noise detected?

If slip or noise is detected, tighten the tensioner until it is eliminated but do not exceed 15 ft lbs

Ensure the grease valve is not loosened more than one turn

Do not loosen the grease nipple

Remove screws and cover to access the adjustment system

Turn hex shaped valve counterclockwise no more than 1 turn