Before we start,  make sure to get a copy of the owner’s manual which you can download at www.sonnysdirect.com and review all the safety information related to this procedure.  


Gather the tools and supplies you’ll need which are:  

  • Safety glasses
  • Grease gun loaded with marine grease.
  • 8-foot fiberglass ladder.

Once you have everything ready the first thing you need to do is:


  Daily Maintenance:

  1. Check all chemical lines and fittings for leaks. Repair, or replace, as needed. 
  2. Check for proper operation, listening for any unusual noises from the equipment. 
  3. Inspect Mitter cloth for cuts, grease, or oil. Remove and repair, or replace, any cloth panel if any of these conditions are found. 
  4. Check for proper chemical solution delivery.  
  5. Check for any oil leaks around the gear reducer, and repair if needed.


  Weekly  Maintenance:

  1. Check the gear reducer oil level and fill as necessary. 
  2. Grease the rod end on both ends of the drive arms.

 

 Monthly Maintenance: 

  1. Inspecting all hardware and fittings for tightness. 
  2. Inspect all plastic bearings for wear. Invert worn bearings for short term operation. Order new bearings if the center hole is "egg-shaped". 
  3.  Inspect soap solution spray nozzles for wear. Replace as necessary. 
  4.  Thoroughly clean the equipment and framework.


Annually Maintenance:

  • Drain, flush clean, and refill the oil in the speed reducer with: 
  • SAE 90 gear oil for ambient temperatures of 15 degrees Fahrenheit through 50 degrees Fahrenheit. SAE 140 gear oil for ambient temperatures of 50 degrees Fahrenheit through 120 degrees Fahrenheit.