LubeMinder - Custom lubricating units and oil systems for sprockets and chains parts

Do Not attempt to service any machine without exercising the mandatory safety shut down procedure as described in the operators manual.

Installing this kit requires working near the tongue of the machine. NEVER work under a machine that is supported only by the storage jack, support the tongue on steel or wooden blocks and prevent the machine from moving by blocking the wheels.

The automatic chain oiler attachment gives a squirt of oil every time the hydraulic cylinder that it is connected to cycles. In this way, the machine is oiled in direct proportion to the number of cycles and adequate lubrication is assured.

Clean oil, which is placed in the reservoir tank mounted on the machine, is all that is needed to lubricate the chains, sprockets, gears, or pivot bushings. The LubeMinder does not use any oil from the tractor hydraulic system. The hydraulic hose connected to the bottom of the oil pump assembly only serves to power a piston in the pump every time the cylinder is cycled.

1) Mounting the Oil Reservoir Tank

Mount the oil reservoir to the side of the machine. Use the tank as a template mark and drill four 7/32” holes. Secure the tank with self-tapping screws.

2) Mounting the Pump Bracket

Mount the pump bracket in the same manner, position the LubeMinder below the outlet of the oil tank and in a vertical position with the barbed fitting on top. Use the U-bolt and secure with 5/16” lock washers and nuts, position so elbow fitting rests on U-bolt. IMPORTANT: do not over tighten U-bolt clamp as damage to the pump may occur.

3) Connect the Reservoir to the LubeMinder

Cut the 5/8” ID hose as needed to connect the oil tank to the pump. Slide the hose clamps over each end of the hose and secure one end to the pump and one end to the tank.

4) Fill the Oil Reservoir

At this time, pour about 1/8 cup of clean 30 weight oil into the tank. This will allow some time for the oil to run down into the pump and allow air to escape. When the entire installation is finished you may finish filling the tank.

5) Tie the LubeMinder to the hydraulic power take-off

IMPORTANT – MAKE SURE ALL GATES, CYLINDERS, DOORS, BOOMS, ETC. HAVE NO PRESSURE ON THE HYDRAULIC LINES. The hydraulic cylinder that the pump will be tied into must be DOUBLE ACTING and reach 300 PSI of pressure to actuate the LubeMinder pump. Disconnect the fitting and install the tee and elbow fittings, reconnect the hydraulic hose that runs to the cylinder. Connect the new hose to the elbow fitting, route the hydraulic hose to the LubeMinder oil pump. Connect the end of the hose to the side of the oiler pump. Every time that this hydraulic cylinder cycles the LubeMinder oiling pump will cycle (examples of ways to cycle pump follows).

6) Position and mount the brushes

Install the brushes into the brackets, use the ½-20 nuts (only finger tighten at this time as some adjustment will be needed). For best results place the brackets over the chain and on top of a sprocket. Using the bracket as a template, mark where the holes need to be drilled, and drill a 7/32” hole. Secure the brackets with the self tapping screws. Adjust brackets so brushes are pushed down into the chain approximately ½”. At this time snug up the ½” nuts on the brushes (Be careful not to over tighten, as damage to brush will occur). Note: more brushes may be added to a system by installing union tees in the 5/32” oil lines. A small in-line check valve may be needed if lines are at different heights.

7) Route the oil lines

First, connect the 5/32” tubing to one of the compression fittings on the LubeMinder oil pump. IMPORTANT: When installing tubing into brushes, please follow instructions exactly or the tubing may not stay in the fitting. Route the longest lines first. Four feet of ¼” black tubing has been provided to use as a protective cover if needed. This will help protect 5/32” oil lines if they are run through a panel cut-out. Cut as needed and slide over 5/32” tubing to protect against sharp edges. IMPORTANT: Tubing can only be removed from fittings by pushing in on the red plastic ring and pulling the tube out while holding the ring down. Finish routing the remaining lines in the same manner to each brush. (Secure tubing to machine with cable ties). IMPORTANT: When installing tubing into check valve fitting on oiler pump, do not over-tighten the compression fitting. Connect the 5/32” tube into the fitting on the brush by pushing in on the red plastic ring. While holding the ring in, insert the tube until it bottoms out. (Hint: if you make a mark ¾” from the end of the tube, push the tube in until the mark becomes flush with the red push ring.) Rotate the tube back and forth approximately ¼ turn. This will cut a small groove in the OD of tube for grippers to hold. IMPORTANT: Tubing can only be removed by pushing down on the red plastic ring, holding it down and pulling the tube out.

8) Purge air from the oiler lines and test

Make sure all brackets and fittings are tight and that all guards and shields are in place, then fill the oil tank. Cycle the cylinder that the pump is connected to until oil can be seen in all the oil lines. (If you experience problems priming the pump, you may need to bleed air out of the hydraulic hose where it is connected to the LubeMinder pump. Crack the fitting until oil comes out then re tighten). IMPORTANT: When actuating the pump to prime it, make sure engine RPM is at least 1300 RPM to allow enough pressure to build up in the system. Once oil is shown in all lines, fill the oil tank. Depending on the length of tubing involved, it may take 20-30 cycles to fill all the tubes and purge out air from the lines. Make sure there are no air pockets in the 5/8” tube that feeds oil from the tank to the pump.

9) Setting the amount of oil dispensed

The oiler pump is set at the factory to deliver the maximum amount of oil per cycle. If less oil is desired, loosen the jam nut on the bottom of the oiler and screw in the adjusting shaft ¼”, or approximately 5 turns. It is not recommended to screw the shaft in more than 15 turns as this may not allow for proper lubrication and may completely shut off the oil flow. DO NOT BOTTOM OUT THE BRASS ADJUSTING ROD. IMPORTANT: Use new 30 weight oil. In cold weather use a SAE 10 or a mixture of two parts oil with one part diesel fuel.

Congratulations, you have installed your LubeMinder Automatic Oiler

NOTE: IF YOU NEED HELP WITH ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-782-5752 AND ASK FOR THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.

COMBINES: The pump may be cycled off the cylinder that actuates the unloader auger boom. The hydraulic hose assembly should be connected to the side of the cylinder that returns the boom back to the side of the combine for best results. Another cylinder would be the one that activates the feeder hose.

ROUND BALERS: The pump may be cycled off the cylinder that opens and closes the rear gate. For best results tee into the top of the cylinder, this will activate the LUBEMINDER as the rear gate closes.

FORAGE HARVESTERS: The pump may be cycled off of the cylinder that actuates the discharge chute or the header lift cylinder.

MOVER CONDITIONERS / WINDROWERS: The pump may be cycled off of the lift cylinder or the swing arm cylinder.

MANURE SPREADERS: The pump may be cycled off of the side discharge or rear gate cylinder.

POTATO / BEET HARVESTERS: The pump may be cycled off any double acting lift cylinder.

DISCS: The pump may be cycled off the lift cylinders (system can be used for oiling all pivot bushings every time the disc is raised or lowered).