Oiling Question?
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Blowers may or may not need oiling the information is on the makers plate on the blower motor.
Normally if it needs oiling it is SAE #20 non deterrent oil or what is known as 3 in 1 blue and white can or electric motor oil. There others that are used but the starting point is the makers plate on the blower motor.
Most auger motors do not get oiled but may need grease inside the reduction gearbox.
ETA: There are oil ports on the motor case inline with the shaft if the blower needs oiling these may or may not have plugs in them. It is also possible that the ports are situated such as they are pointing down when the blower is mounted in the stove. If this is the case you should rotate the motor in its mount so they will be facing upwards.
Normally if it needs oiling it is SAE #20 non deterrent oil or what is known as 3 in 1 blue and white can or electric motor oil. There others that are used but the starting point is the makers plate on the blower motor.
Most auger motors do not get oiled but may need grease inside the reduction gearbox.
ETA: There are oil ports on the motor case inline with the shaft if the blower needs oiling these may or may not have plugs in them. It is also possible that the ports are situated such as they are pointing down when the blower is mounted in the stove. If this is the case you should rotate the motor in its mount so they will be facing upwards.
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