Cartridge Loading
Pull follower rod from barrel and lock into place.
Unscrew barrel from head.
Remove cap from end of grease cartridge.
Insert cartridge into barrel, open end down.
Remove pull tab from top of grease cartridge. Make
sure cartridge is pushed down completely.
Screw barrel into head until snug.
Unscrew barrel slightly. (Approximately two revolutions)
Release follower rod.
Push follower rod into barrel.
Screw barrel into head.
Prime. (see “Priming Your Grease Gun”)
Begin greasing.
Suction Loading
Pull follower rod from barrel and lock into place.
Unscrew barrel from head.
Insert open end of gun barrel two inches below surface
of grease.
Slowly pull back follower rod to draw in grease. Pull
follower rod back all the way and lock into place.
Screw barrel back into head.
Unlock follower rod and push into barrel.
If no bleeder valve is installed, unscrew barrel slightly.
(Approximately two revolutions)
(Skip this step if bleeder valve is installed)
Release follower rod.
Push follower rod into barrel.
Depress bleeder valve to release air.
(If bleeder valve is installed)
Prime. (see “Priming Your Grease Gun”)
Begin greasing.
Filler Pump Loading
WARNING: Do not load gun with air operated grease
pump. Damage to unit will occur and warranty will be
voided.
Wipe bulk filler nipple until clean.
Insert bulk filler nipple into loader pump receptacle.
Pump grease until 8 inches of follower rod is exposed.
(Between the follower rod handle and barrel cap)
Pump grease until barrel is full. (When barrel is full, rod
can be pulled out without spring tension)
Release follower rod.
Push follower rod into barrel.
Prime. (see “Priming Your Grease Gun”)
Begin greasing.
Loading Your Grease Gun
Owner’s Instructions
Part No. : L1355FZ
Legacy Manufacturing Company
Marion, IA 52302 USA
legacymfg.com
INSL1355FZ
Priming Your Grease Gun
Greasing a Zerk (Grease Fitting)
Point outlet up at least 45 degrees.
Using slow, complete strokes, stroke handle repeatedly until grease flows without air. (Should require 10 - 20 strokes)
(Published 11/15/2013 Revised 02/15/2022)
Flexzilla®Heavy Duty Lever Action Grease Gun
Press coupler onto zerk.
Keep coupler and zerk as closely aligned as possible.
Begin greasing.
To Remove Coupler From Zerk:
Tilt coupler to one side, twist and pull. (Failure to follow this procedure may result in damage to coupler or fitting.)
Flexzilla is a registered trademark of Weems Industries, Inc.
The color CHARTREUSE as applied to the body of the grease gun and grease hose is a trademark of Weems Industries, Inc.
