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Originally Posted by MoulaZ
Stiffened up a bit after re-greasing but not as stiff as it was brand new. Had a minor heart attack when the nozzle wouldn't come off the zerk fitting after the 5 pumps. Ended up figuring out you need to loosen the head and that it's designed this way to lock onto the zerk fitting while pumping.
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You was getting a hydraulic lock on the zerk fitting. The bearing cavity is full of grease and the pressure was holding the nozzle on the zerk. You are at full capacity in the bearing. Next time, only do 4 pumps. Too much grease is not good for the bearing either.