zerk


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zerk

(zɜːk)
n
(Mechanical Engineering) mechanical engineering a metal fitting of a mechanical joint into which grease can be inserted as and when lubrication is needed
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During my preflight, I found some tape where it shouldn't be, overspray on a few latches and Zerk fittings and some loose screws.
A grease gun attaches to a Zerk fitting, which is counter-bored in the edge of the ejector plate.
A third grease zerk fitting has been added to provide better access for routine lubrication.
TRACTOR MAINTENANCE CHART * WHAT TO DO HOW OFTEN Check Oil Level Before Startup Check Fuel Level Before Startup General Walk Around Before Startup Check All Fluid Levels Every 10 Hours Check Air Filter Every 10 Hours Check Fuel Bowl (if equipped) Every 10 Hours Grease All Zerk Fittings Every 10 Hours Check Wheel Bolts Every 10 Hours Change Engine Oil and Filter Every 200 Hours, or Annually Check Belts and Hoses Every 200 Hours, or Annually Check Hydraulic Lines Every 200 Hours, or Annually Replace Air Filter Every 500 Hours Replace Fuel Filter Every 500 Hours Change Hydraulic/ Trans Oil and Filters Every 500 Hours Flush Coolant System Every 2 Years Replace Thermostat Every 2 Years Fill Coolant System With New Coolant Every 2 Years * Basic recommendations.
[check] Locate and apply grease to every Zerk fitting (there are more than you think) on your top and lower end of the motor
Jeff Zerk If they simply went to a good competent High Street firm of Resolution based family lawyers they would have a different experience.
A lot of people call these Zerk fittings or just Zerks, but they should more properly be called Bystrickys or Alemites (I'll explain later).
ZERK, MULTINATIONALS AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: LIMITATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN INTERNATIONAL LAW 211-12 (2006) (quoting RESTATEMENT (THIRD) OF FOREIGN RELATIONS [section] 443 (1987)).
ZERK, EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION: LESSONS FOR THE BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS SPHERE FROM SIX REGULATORY AREAS 30-59 (2010) (academic report written to inform the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Business and Human Rights).