V. OPERATING INFORMATION The gland packing (fig. 5.41, item 1) may
(reference
require adjustment during start-up. If adjustment is
to
direction when
seated
in
the
operator’s seat facing forward).
required, shut off the agitation system and adjust
The agitator motors for the polyethylene tanks
the gland nut (fig. 5.41, item 2).
are held in place with a motor mount yoke (fig. 5.41, item 3). The yoke tap must extend through the motor mounting plate (fig. 5.41, item 4). This allows the motor to float with the agitator shaft.
DO NOT adjust the gland nut with the agitation system running.
NOTE: Damage will occur to the agitator system if When replacing the packing, be sure to wrap
the motor mounting yoke is not properly
the packing clockwise on the agitator shaft
installed in the motor mounting plate.
3
4 2 1
FIG 5.41
