Spartan Tool Power Feed, 04221000

Spartan Tool | Power Feed Maintenance

Keep your Spartan Tool Power Feed running like new with this in-depth step-by-step video! Whether you're performing routine maintenance or a full disassembly and reassembly, this guide walks you through each part of the process. Full Manual: https://spartantool.com/content/data_sheets/Model-75_manual.pdf Tools Needed: PPE, including gloves, 9/16” & 1/2” ratcheting box wrenches, flathead screwdriver, pick, needle nose pliers, WD-40, grease, rags and an optional vise. Steps: 1. Begin by removing the acorn nuts. Use the 9/16” wrench to loosen them and hold from the back with the 1/2” wrench. 2. Disassemble the components. The top two screws that go through the long block & forward reverse selector are slightly longer, which allows space for the mounting plate (04218700). 3. Starting with the long block, use the needle nose pliers to remove the spring. Then take out the wheel carrier body. 4. Spartan Tool Pro Tip: Wrap the wheel carrier body and place it in a vise. This gives you two hands free to safely remove the clip (04219900) without it flying off. 5. Use WD-40 and a rag to clean all parts thoroughly. A flathead screwdriver or small brush can help remove debris from tight spots. 6. To reassemble the wheel carrier body, start by sliding the drive pin (04217700) in part way, next add one of the washers (04219700) and the bearing itself. Once the bearing (04219700) is seated, slide in the second washer, you may need to use a tool like a pick or small screwdriver to get the last washer into place. Then you can push the pin all the way through, once everything is lined up secure it by reinstalling the clip (04219900). 7. Now you can place the heavy-duty spring (04220100) and bushing & ball assembly (03415700) back into the wheel carrier body. 8. Grease the inside of the long bearing block before installing the wheel carrier body. 9. There is a shallow and deeper part of the short and long blocks, have the ball end of the drive pin facing the deeper part of the bearing block. Gently reinstall the spring and you can sit the long block to the side. 10. The short blocks, after you take out the wheel carrier body has two thrust race washers (04219600) and a thrust bearing (04219500) inside the short block you will need to remove. (You might need to use a pick, if they don’t come out easily.) These can wear down over time, so make sure to inspect each time you are going through the power feed. 11. Spartan Tool Pro Tip: Wrap the wheel carrier body and place it in a vise. This gives you two hands free to safely remove the clip (04219900) without it flying off. 12. Use WD-40 and a rag to clean all parts thoroughly. . A flathead screwdriver or small brush can help remove debris from tight spots. 13. See Step #6. 14. Grease the inside of the bearing block and in between each thrust race washers (04219600) and thrust bearing (04219500). The thrust bearing (has the grooves) goes in between the two thrust race washers. 15. Now you can install the wheel carrier body. When installing place, the ball end of the drive bearing on the side of the bearing block that has the deeper cutout. 16. Now repeat steps 10-15 for the second short block. 17. To reassemble your power feed, line up the backing plate and stationary plate together and start adding the washers (00162600) bottom four screws (00480300). Making sure the two longer screws (00169500) go through the two top holes for your long block assembly. Remember when installing the blocks to have the ball end of the drive pin & deeper cutout of the bearing blocks facing up. Those line up with the back of the actuator (44223900). 18. Now you can place the second stationary plate, then confirm the back of the actuator lines up with the ball end of the drive pins. Then grease the ball end of the drive pins before placing the actuator and top plate. 19. Place the internal tooth lock washers (00167100) and the acorn nuts (04134900) on all screws except the top two. Once the bottom four are placed, remove a screw one at a time on the top to reinstall the mounting plate (04218700). This is the easiest way to keep everything alignment and finish assembling your power feed. Once the acorn nuts are placed, use the wrenches again to tighten the acorn nuts. 9/16” wrench on the front and 1/2” on the back to hold the screw in place. 20. Make sure to set the short blocks to the correct size of your cable you are using, once you place the power feed back on your machine. The short blocks are responsible for setting the cable size based on what cable you are using. To adjust the knobs, turn the knob clockwise and pull out, rotate through the various settings until you have set it for your size cable on both sides. *How often you clean your power feed depends on a few factors; how frequently the machine is used and whether the operator wipes down the cable as it isgoing back into the machine. A good rule of thumb is once a month, or every 2-3 months depending on use.