Removing Cable From Pipeline; Maintenance Instructions; Moving Parts Lubrication; Clutch Jaws Lubrication - Ridgid Kollmann K-75A/B Manuel De L'opérateur

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11. As soon as tool is free and motor has stopped, return
FOR/OFF/REV Switch to FOR (forward) position.
12. Continue feeding cable by following steps 6 through 11
until through obstruction.
13. Attach funnel auger or grease cutter and ream out line
insuring a thorough job.

Removing Cable from Pipeline

1. To bring cable out, leave FOR/OFF/REV Switch in
FOR (forward) position.
2. Hold cable against edge of inlet with gloved hand
and pull down on clutch handle for several seconds.
NOTE! The clockwise rotation will rapidly thread cable
out of line until a partial loop forms in front of ma-
chine.
3. When loop forms, release clutch handle and push
excess cable back through machine. Disconnect each
cable as it comes out back of machine.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all cable is out of line.
5. Place FOR/OFF/REV Switch in OFF position.
6. Unplug power cord.
7. Remove cables and guide hose.
Figure 8 – Storing Cables on "A" Frame Models Only
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K-75A/B, K-1500A/B, & K-1500SP Drain Cleaning Machines
Ridge Tool Company • Elyria, Ohio • U.S.A.
CAUTION
After using, thoroughly flush and drain cables and
couplings with water due to damaging effects of
some drain cleaning compounds.
8. Store cables on "A" frame models only. (Figure 8)

Maintenance Instructions

WARNING
Make sure machine is unplugged from electrical
system before making any adjustment.
NOTE! If any maintenance is required other than that listed
below, take Drain Cleaning Machine to a RIDGID
Authorized Service Center or return it to factory.

Moving Parts Lubrication

Grease all exposed moving parts such as rocker arms
and main bearing approximately every three months.
Make sure to grease main bearing thru grease fitting in-
side clutch handle slot.

Clutch Jaws Lubrication

Clean and lubricate clutch driver jaws with oil after each
use.

Clutch Jaws Replacement

1. Remove Guard 23547.
2. Remove 2 screws and Nose Piece Assembly 59500.
3. Slide out clutch driver jaws and replace with desired
size jaws.
4. Replace nose piece assembly, screws and guard.

Removing Clutch End Play

1. To remove end play from clutch, loosen screw in
lock and Adjusting Nut 60935.
2. Turn lock and adjusting nut clockwise until snug
against body, then back off one half turn.
3. Tighten screw in lock and adjusting nut.

V-Belt Adjustment

Check V-Belt periodically for loosening. V-Belt should be
kept tight at all times.
1. To tighten V-Belt remove Guard 23547.
2. Loosen locknut, turn adjusting bolt slowly until V-Belt
stiffens, tighten locknut.