Blower Question

[Steve T]

I have noticed in the last few weeks that when starting the unit ( Hydrmaster 4.8 Salsa w/ 1000hrs) the blower is making a squeak/rubbing sound that appears to be coming from inside. It slowly goes away after warm up and does not happen the rest of the day. I do lube at end of day . Oil level is fine and it appears run just fine. Any ideas, concerns, recommendations or is it not unusual ... Thanks

 

[Jimbo]

Maybe check the belt for proper tension or excess wear?

 

[Shane T]

I have never done the lube thing, I wonder if lubing can cause a build up that could cause the lobes to rub. I have also never done the flooding/flushing of the blower but you might consider it.

 

[Dan]

Clean the blower out. Should do that twice a year or so. Lobes get caked with yuk.

 

[Steve Toburen]

Thanks

Hey, I thought I had "Steve T" copyrighted or something. Oh well, welcome aboard Steve!

Steve Toburen

PS Be prepared for a certain amount of abuse, Steve, because people may think you are me. (And NEVER put a PS on your post. I really do have that patented.)