How to Load a Grease Gun

Grease guns are long instruments that look like caulking guns and that administer grease to hard-to-reach places. Grease is a necessary element in the proper functioning of cars and machines, lubricating parts to function better. Grease guns are important when a car or machine has a hard-to-reach area that needs to be greased. The long handle of the gun fits into tight spots, applying lubrication to even the deepest parts of a motor.

Things You'll Need

• Grease gun Grease tube

Instructions

1. Pull out the T handle on the back of the grease gun until the spring-loaded rod is fully extended.

2. Lock it in place with the flat lever located at the base where the rod enters.

3. Take off the plastic cap at the top of the grease gun.

4. Insert a grease tube into the cylinder located inside the grease gun. Remove the aluminum tab and seal from the grease tube.

5. Screw on the threaded cap tightly with the attached hose and handle.

6. Release the T handle so that the spring-loaded rod is forced back into the gun. Pump the gun handle until the grease is expelled.

Tips & Warnings

• If the make of your grease gun does not come with a tab lock, you will need to hold the T handle rod in place until the grease is loaded.

• Never release the T handle rod until the grease is loaded and you are ready to grease.