Grease Gun Privileges...Denied!

[@SpruceGoose-qx8zj]

Lol...I appreciate your sense of humor man! A couple funny moments in this one. But a very educational repair video with useful tips as always!

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Thanks for watching!

[@grizzlybeartechnicalservic8152]

Great video! I like the personal touch of hitting the clutch drum with emery paper.

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Thats the way I do it on my stuff so thats the way I do it on their stuff.

[@rjwgardensandmachinery]

Perfect example of why i clean out my gearboxes and put fresh grease in. For the time it takes its worth it. Great video 🙂👍

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Thats good practice. Most people ignore the gear box.

[@rjwgardensandmachinery]

@@TheGreasyShopRag if its my own equipment i dont bother as much as i know when it was last greased but if its a customers then i tend to strip and clean just to avoid packing it out too much or putting new grease with old. once again thanks for the reply dude

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Gizmos and gadgets and crap. Scott, you have SUCH a way with words. 😂👍🔧

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

It must be from all that Grey Poupon I ate as a kid.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

@@TheGreasyShopRag 😂👍

[@BuiltOverBot]

I am more shocked someone knew what a grease gun was 🤣😂🤣😂

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Yes thats why this sucks. They thought they were doing the right thing.

[@raychee2307]

Hi, have been looking at your videos. Great help and appreciate your input in sharing the your expertise. Are you albe to do a video on blades replacement and how to set it all up again?

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

I'm an employee that has been granted permission to hang a camera over my work bench. If that sort of job comes in I will certainly record it. Thanks for watching.

[@hepeng2627]

thanks share this video

[@SluSharkND]

Wait, so you are saying you shouldn't just pump the grease gun empty because the zerk lets you? Crazy.

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Even if they only put in a few pumps after each use it wouldn't take long for this to happen. I get it, not everyone understands equipment. Good thing or i'd be out of a job.

[@bdmenne]

@@TheGreasyShopRagwhat grease do you use? I have something from Airtec called G200 EP. It says the temp is safe up to 266 F or 130C Thanks

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

@@bdmenne I use grease from Husqvarna. Unfortunatley they don't offer any specs about it.

[@bdmenne]

@@TheGreasyShopRag Thanks for the reply! TGSR, enjoyed your show!

[@andrewvisiko5250]

I just picked up my first hedge trimmer. Its a 226HD75S (30" blade). I am trying to educate myself about caring for the blade and keeping the gearbox lubricated. What is the correct way to lubricate the gear box, and care for the blade? Any pointers would be helpful as I would like to keep the unit in good working order, and I pride myself with taking care of my tools and equipment.

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

Husqvarna offers a grease called Multi Advanced Grease part #596292401. Its specifically labeled for use in hedge trimmer gear boxes. I believe that unit has a grease zerk that allows for filling. I personally don't like that zerk because with a greas gun you could over fill the box and have grease end up in the clutch. I prefer the idea of removing the bottom cover and filling the gear box. As for the blades, check the bolts for tightness, sharpen the blades and use some lube to prevent rust. I like using Fluid Film because it is lanolin based and won't harm plants.

[@andrewvisiko5250]

@@TheGreasyShopRag Thank you for swift response. How often would you recommend adding grease to the gear box to avoid the problem that was shown in the video? Would taking the unit apart to clean the old grease out annually be something I should consider?

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

@@andrewvisiko5250 This is a pro grade trimmer and husky recommends adding grease every 50 hours. Many home owners won't put on 50 hours in their lifetime. Having said that, my suggestion is if you don't meet the recommended service interval then service it annually.

[@andrewvisiko5250]

@@TheGreasyShopRag Yeah that is probably true, I am only using it to trim about a half dozen hedges a few times a season. I picked this unit up used for $100. It looks like it has been barley ever used though. The air filter still looks brand new. Blades are in excellent shape. I knew I wanted a gas unit, and everything else on the market was more money, or in worse condition. I think I got a great deal, and I want to keep the unit in good working order for a long time.

[@BruceLyeg]

They'll find a new way to screw it up

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

You may be right about that.

[@jonathanfierberg3807]

Scott what’s better quality stihl or husqvarna

[@TheGreasyShopRag]

I consider them the two best saw brands available. The right dealer will be the tie breaker.