6.0 Maintenance
6.1 GeneralIt is easy to care for the Apollo and keep it in good operating condition, but to make sure it stays in adjustment and operates properly, always follow these simple precautions:
Never drop your lasher or expose it to any kind of abuse.
Keep your lasher in its protective case when not in use.
Protect your lasher from unnecessary exposure to dirt, grit and any other foreign matter.
Avoid placing the Apollo on the ground whenever possible.
6.2 Preventative maintenance
Lubricate the following points with a white lithium grease on a periodic basis:
- D shaft and locking collar
- rear vertical roller shaft and trunions
- vertical rollers
- front gate roller shaft
- front gate spring
- rear gate roller shaft
- bevel gears
- ring gear and pinion gears
- needle bearings
- bearing rings
- strand lock shaft and springs
Caution: If your Apollo lasher doesn't rotate freely, have it repaired at the GMP facility.
6.3 Maintenance notes
The front and rear gates should swing freely without binding and securely latch when closed. Likewise, the spring on the front and rear gates should keep them open unless intentionally closed. The towing bracket is designed to be an integral part of the safety of the Apollo lasher when it is being transferred. So, inspect the towing bracket for cracks or other degradation. Check the screws to ensure their tightness. Check the bridle assembly for wear or rope strand breakage. Verify proper functioning of the forged snap hooks. Check the loose ring to make sure it isn't bent or damaged. The tensioning rollers should rotate freely without binding. The screws and nuts on your lasher should be checked periodically for tightness. Check all of the rollers for signs of abnormal wear.
6.4 Scheduled maintenance
The Apollo should be returned to the factory every 10-12 months for an inspection and "tuneup."
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