Vortex Lubrication System Owner’s Manual
Vortex Wheel Hub/Spindle Operating Instructions Simple is best when it comes to wheel bearing lubrication. Tie Down has adapted the best features of grease and oil lubrication to develop the Vortex Hub. The Vortex Hub Bearing Lubrication System provides long term continuous bearing lubrication and ease of service or inspection. Your trailer is equipped with Vortex Hubs/Spindles form Tie Down Engineering. The hubs are pre-grease and assembled at the factory and should not require any additional adjustments.
Adding or Changing Lucas Oil Marine Grease in Your Vortex Hub Your Vortex hub/spindle is equipped with the Vortex Lubrication System. Should the hub/bearings require additional lubrication for any reason, the Vortex lubrication system allows you to do so without removing the hub or having to re-adjust the bearings.
Removing/Remounting The Vortex Hub TIE DOWN ENGINEERING 255 Villanova Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30336 (404) 344-0000 • Fax (404) 349-0401 www.tiedown.com ISO 9001:2008 Certification © 2014 TIE DOWN Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Instruction Manual #08135 081814,C1157 Removing the Vortex Hub for inspection or maintenance should be done in a safe location away from moving vehicles. 1. Elevate the trailer on level ground using the manufacturer’s instructions. Always use jack stands or other solid supports.
