New Hensley Cub - How often to grease spring bar sockets?

[atreis]

Subject says it all - how often do you grease the spring bar sockets, and how many pumps?

Thanks.

[Slowmover]

atreis wrote:
Thanks. That was my suspicion... Every 500 miles (every day while traveling) seemed a bit excessive, assuming one gets them good and full before leaving.

That depends on the day. It is hardly a burden, considering one is also required to correct the lug nut torque value before every departure. And check tire pressures daily.

Just set up a box to keep these departure tools within. And use them.

The HA depends on sloppy grease control. High loss. A couple of pumps and you're good.

[atreis]

Thanks. That was my suspicion... Every 500 miles (every day while traveling) seemed a bit excessive, assuming one gets them good and full before leaving.

[BarneyS]

The manual says:
"Spring bars should be greased before an extended trip and at 500 mile intervals.
(Cannot be over greased)"

I usually take the bars out and liberally dose them with grease about once a season. I will also pump some in at least once during the season but I have never done it every 500 miles as the manual suggests. I pump in about 5 or 6 pumps or stop when I see grease coming out the bottom of the bar opening.
Barney