10 Hour / Quarterly Aerial Maintenance

Strip Aerial of Old Grease

• Strip dirt and grease from friction points
• After removing old grease, clean aerial with soap and water
• Use putty knifes and red rags with belly soap for any hard to clean sections
• Make sure to get top, side, and bottom rails
• Pressure washer may used once all grease has been removed but should not be used to “degrease” the aerial

Reapplying Grease

• Use manufacturer recommended grease and lightly coat all 3 friction points “top, bottom, and side rails”
• Only apply grease to silver painted areas
• Any HP grease is acceptable for zerk fittings

KME calls for

Mobil XHP220

(Blue Colored Grease)

ALF Trucks

Use Red Grease

Side rail

Bottom rail

Top Rail

Top rails

• After reapplying grease fully extend and retract the aerial several times at different elevations

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• Remove any excess grease when done

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Cables

• Hold a rag behind the cable as you spray to reduce overspray
• ”ONLY” use “LPS” chain and bar spray

KME Sheave Lubrication

• A small amount of Aerokroil can be sprayed into the sheave.
• Only a small amount is required, or it will run everywhere

Zerk Fittings

• Any HP grease is acceptable
• Use a red rag to clean zerk fitting before attaching and adding new grease
• Pump in grease until some extrudes from the fitting, stop and wipe off the excess