Machinery Maintenance Worker how-to
How to Grease a Bearing the Right Amount
Too much grease is as bad as too little.
Quick answer
Too much grease is as bad as too little. In short: clean; check; add, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Clean the fitting.
Check the grease type.
Add the specified shots.
Watch for purge.
Wipe excess.
Log it.
Safety reminders for machinery maintenance workers
- Use lockout/tagout
- Keep guards on
- Wear PPE
- Clean spills
Key terms
Lubrication · Grease fitting · Viscosity · Over-greasing · Lube route · PM: see the full machinery maintenance worker glossary.