- Nov 27, 2018
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Hi all,
I just bought a new LEM #8 BB Grinder, it is a beast. While grinding some venison and pork I noticed it began a rotational squeak noise, nothing serious but still annoying. After grinding and then stuffing through it (snack sticks) I removed the auger to clean it and noticed the portion where the auger flight meets the splined hub had meat stuck to it. Upon touching it it was hot enough to burn my fingers, the meat was actually dried to it from the heat. The break down shows that auger goes into a jack shaft gear and isn't directly tied to anything producing heat such as the motor. Is it more likely that I over tightened the retaining ring or that there might be an issue? The next stuffing I used the stuffing plate and ground the meat separately, it was still warm but not scalding hot. I also just contacted LEM but thought I'd see if anyone here has any experience.
Thanks!
I just bought a new LEM #8 BB Grinder, it is a beast. While grinding some venison and pork I noticed it began a rotational squeak noise, nothing serious but still annoying. After grinding and then stuffing through it (snack sticks) I removed the auger to clean it and noticed the portion where the auger flight meets the splined hub had meat stuck to it. Upon touching it it was hot enough to burn my fingers, the meat was actually dried to it from the heat. The break down shows that auger goes into a jack shaft gear and isn't directly tied to anything producing heat such as the motor. Is it more likely that I over tightened the retaining ring or that there might be an issue? The next stuffing I used the stuffing plate and ground the meat separately, it was still warm but not scalding hot. I also just contacted LEM but thought I'd see if anyone here has any experience.
Thanks!