Replacing the Rod End Bearing

To avoid electrical shock or property damage, move the power switch to OFF and disconnect power.

  1. Remove all equipment from top of unit.

  2. Remove top by lifting from unit.

  3. Remove two screws from cover plate assembly and slide assembly out towards the sifter basket.

  4. Turn mandrel shaft until eccentric and rod end bearing are accessible.

  5. Remove shoulder screw, nut and washers, and allow rod end bearing and push rod assembly to fall free.

  6. Remove spring retainer and lift push rod off basket holder.

  7. Remove push rod assembly from unit and measure the distance from the end of the rod end bearing to the locking nut.

  8. Using two 9/16” wrenches, loosen locking nut and unthread rod end bearing from push rod.

  9. Install locking nut to new rod end bearing in same position as old rod end bearing.

  10. Snug locking nut and install push rod assembly to basket holder and eccentric, and tighten with 9/16” wrench.