* Updated technical documentation is

attached to the end of this manual.

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VOL. 1 NO. 550B
August 2016

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

HOBART SERVICE TROY, OHIO 45374-0001

MACHINE DATA CODE INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION
Since January 1, 2002, all Hobart equipment, except microwave ovens, have been marked with a three-letter date
code to eliminate duplication at the end of the two-letter date code numbering cycle (i.e. 23 assigned letters for a 23
year date code numbering cycle). Microwave ovens are marked with the month and year as outlined under
Manufacture Date (item 2).
Between January 1985 and January 2001 all Hobart equipment, except microwave ovens, were marked with a two
letter date code.
Refer to manufacturing date code tables.

MANUFACTURE DATE
1. All Hobart equipment is marked with a manufacturing date code in the CODE or MD section on the machine
data plate with the exception of microwave ovens. If the CODE or MD section is not available, the manufacturing
date code should be marked in the far right of the serial number section. The manufacturing date code will not
become part of the serial number.
Exception: Refrigeration equipment is marked with the manufacturing date code directly following the serial
number; or with the two-digit numerical date (Month & Year) in the DATE section.
2. Microwave ovens are marked with a manufacturing date code in the section designated on the machine data
label per UL 923. The month and year of manufacture are both marked without abbreviation, with the year
shown as a four-digit number on the machine data label. Example: January 2005.

MANUFACTURING DATE CODES AFTER JANUARY 1, 2002

*First Letter =
*Second and Third Letters = Year
Month
A = JAN AA = 2001 AN = 2013 BB = 2025 BP = 2037 CC = 2049
E = FEB AB = 2002 AP = 2014 BC = 2026 BR = 2038 CD = 2050
R = MAR AC = 2003 AR = 2015 BD = 2027 BS = 2039 CE = 2051
P = APR AD = 2004 AS = 2016 BE = 2028 BT = 2040 CF = 2052
Y = MAY AE = 2005 AT = 2017 BF = 2029 BU = 2041 CG = 2053
U = JUN AF = 2006 AU = 2018 BG = 2030 BV = 2042 CH = 2054
L = JUL AG = 2007 AV = 2019 BH = 2031 BW = 2043
G = AUG AH = 2008 AW = 2020 BJ = 2032 BX = 2044
T = SEP AJ = 2009 AX = 2021 BK = 2033 BY = 2045
C = OCT AK = 2010 AY = 2022 BL = 2034 BZ = 2046
N = NOV AL = 2011 AZ = 2023 BM = 2035 CA = 2047
M = DEC AM = 2012 BA = 2024 BN = 2036 CB = 2048
* The letters I, O, and Q have been omitted for clarity.

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NOTE: For the year 2001, each manufacturing facility had the option of using the last letter of Y in the two letter
date code format or begin using the second and third letters of AA in the three-letter date code format (if space was
available on the data plate).

MANUFACTURING DATE CODES BETWEEN JANUARY 1985 AND JANUARY 2001

*First Letter = Month *Second Letter = Year
A = JAN L = JUL A = 1980 G = 1986 N = 1992 V = 1998
E = FEB G = AUG B =1981 H = 1987 P = 1993 W = 1999
R = MAR T = SEP C =1982 J = 1988 R = 1994 X= 2000
P = APR C = OCT D = 1983 K = 1989 S = 1995 Y = 2001
Y = MAY N = NOV E = 1984 L = 1990 T = 1996
U = JUN M = DEC F = 1985 M = 1991 U = 1997
* The letters I, O, and Q have been omitted for clarity.

3. Before 1985, GE or Chicago Heights cooking equipment serial numbers included a manufacturing date code.

Serial number coding from 1962 to approximately 1984 for cooking equipment only.
M C A 0000*
Year of Manufacture Class of Product Month of Manufacture Numerical Identification
*From 1962 to1963, the number of digits used may vary.

YEAR OF
*First Letter = Month CLASS OF PRODUCT MONTH OF MANUFACTURE
MANUFACTURE
Year Letter Year Letter Product Letter Month Letter
1962 K 1974 B Cooking C JAN A
1963 L 1975 C Refrigeration R FEB B
1964 M 1976 D Sanitation S MAR C
1965 N 1977 E APR D
1966 P 1978 F MAY E
1967 R 1979 G JUN F
1968 S 1980 H JUL G
1969 T 1981 J AUG H
1970 U 1982 K SEP J
1971 W 1983 L OCT K
1972 X 1984 M NOV L
1973 A DEC M

SERIAL NUMBER CODING BEFORE 1962 FOR GE OR CHICAGO HEIGHTS EQUIPMENT ONLY
1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961
COOKING
Heavy Equipment 4-0000 B-0000 F-0000 E-0000 C-0000 D-0000 G-0000 H-0000
Counter Equipment 4-0000 B-0000
Griddles BG0000 EG0000 CG0000 DG0000 BGG0000 HG0000
Food Warmers BF0000 EF0000 CF0000 DF0000 GF0000 HF0000
Fry Kettles BK0000 EK0000 CK000 CK0000 GK0000 HK0000
Waffle Bakers BW0000 EW0000 CW0000 DW0000 GW0000 HW0000

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 SERIAL NUMBER CODING BEFORE 1962 FOR GE OR CHICAGO HEIGHTS EQUIPMENT ONLY
1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961
REFRIGERATION
24600000 55400000 70060000 70190000 70230000 70300000 70335700
Water 70359101 to
to to to to to to to
Coolers 70386665
24999999 55807000 70099999 70199999 70239999 70335000 70359100
SANITATION Sanitation serial numbers will vary prior to 1968.

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 MIXERS
VOL. NO. 1115
November 2018

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

HOBART SERVICE TROY, OHIO 45374-0001

MODEL N50 - TAPER PIN TO PLANETARY FIT

Purpose
This Technical Service Bulletin provides information regarding the fit of the taper pin into the planetary. It covers
how to identify and correct field issues concerning taper pins that are loose or have fallen out.
Reference Material
Use Model N50 Service Manual, Form 23340 (2/83), in addition to the contents of this Technical Service Bulletin.
Serial Number Cutoff
Exact serial number cutoffs are not known; although, the earliest reported N50 with the taper pin issue was serial
number: 311-207-261. Ending serial number is approximately 311-223-146.
Parts Information

Fig. 1

Item No. Part No. Description

17 PT-3-29 Taper Pin
8 113323 Planetary & Lower Bearing Assy.

Service Information
When servicing a N50 with a serial number near the cut-off numbers listed, check the fit of the taper pin in the
planetary. If taper pin is loose or has fallen out, replace both taper pin and planetary.
NOTE: A properly fitting taper pin can be partially inserted into the planetary by hand, but then must be driven into
its final position with a punch and hammer.

WARNING Disconnect the electrical power to the machine and follow lockout / tagout
procedures.

1. Remove drip cup.

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2. Check fit of taper pin.
A. Using hand pressure and a punch, try to dislodge the taper pin by pushing against the small end of taper
pin.
1) If taper pin moves, replace both taper pin and planetary.
2) If taper pin does not move, ensure that taper pin is fully seated into planetary by tapping on large end
of taper pin with punch and hammer
NOTE: If on initial inspection, or after seating taper pin, the large end of taper pin is recessed more than 1/16" inside
the planetary, replace taper pin and planetary.
3. Seat new taper pin into new planetary using a punch and hammer.

Fig. 2
NOTE: The taper pin must be seated firmly into the planetary to ensure proper operation.
4. Replace drip cup.
5. Check for proper operation.

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VOL. 1 NO. 1213
July 31, 2003

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

PRODUCT SERVICE DEPARTMENT TROY, OH. 45374-0001
N50 - ASTM PART NUMBERS
AND BOWL-TO-BEATER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Introduction NOTE: Both spacers are pressed into place on the
old style adjustment bracket. Only the right side
The ASTM adjustment bracket assembly has
spacer is pressed onto the new style adjustment
changed to accept the larger special bolt being used
bracket. The left side spacer, which is larger to
on the left front motor housing assembly of
accommodate the special bolt, is loose and is
production machines. This change was implemented
installed between the adjustment bracket and the
for product simplification.
column motor mounting surface.
Production Start Date
N50-ASTM mixers produced with the new style
adjustment bracket and motor housing assemblies
started on September 14, 2001.
Parts Information
Order replacement parts specific to the N50-ASTM
mixer from the following table.
ASTM REPLACEMENT PARTS
Part No. Description Qty.
435299 Bowl Support Assembly 1
478287 Adjustment Bracket (old style) 1
479505 Adjustment Bracket (new style) 1 Bowl-to-Beater Height Adjustment
479506 Spacer (new style) 1 Reference Material
070641-12 Thumb Screw 2 The ASTM (N50) mixer can be serviced using the
SC-040-71 Adjusting Screw (old style) 2 N50 service manual F-23340 (2/83).
875151 Adjusting Screw (new style) 2 Special Tools
SC-036-40 Bolt (old style) 2
• Four teaspoons of flour.
SC-062-21 Bolt (new style) 1
• Pocket steel rule.
SC-036-84 Special Bolt (new style) 1
295579 Flat B Beater SST 1 • Lubriplate 630AA or equivalent.
Check
1. Clean adjusting screw heads and top of bowl
support.
2. Clean and dry beater and bowl thoroughly.
3. Lift bowl support into the locked position.
4. Verify that the bowl-to-beater adjustment screw
used for N50 mixers does not interfere with
bowl support travel.
A. If screw limits bowl support travel, turn
screw in until it is completely recessed into
column.
NEW STYLE SHOWN 5. Verify that bowl support contacts both adjusting
screw heads when bowl support is in locked
position.
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 A. If bowl support is not contacting both 15. Apply a very thin coat of Lubriplate 630AA
adjusting screw heads, loosen thumb lubricant or equivalent to the measuring end of
screw(s) and turn adjusting screw(s) so a steel pocket rule.
that screw head(s) contacts bowl support
NOTE: Check bowl-to-beater clearance at two points
when bowl support is in locked position.
that are in alignment with bowl retaining pins.
6. Lower bowl support. Measure depth of flour at lowest section of bowl.
7. Set mixer to operate in first speed.
8. Install bowl onto bowl support.
NOTE: Raised area in center of bowl does not have
to be covered with flour.
9. Distribute four teaspoons of flour evenly into
bowl.
10. Install SST flat B beater.

16. Measure depth of flour with a pocket rule.

A. ASTM bowl-to-beater height is
0.030" - 0.100" (.8mm - 2.5mm).

11. Raise bowl into locked position.

12. Run mixer on first speed for approximately one
minute to allow beater to smooth flour around
bottom of bowl forming a path under the beater.

17. Clean steel rule and repeat steps 10 thru 15 for

a position 180° away from first measurement.
A. If either measured clearance is out of
tolerance, adjustment is necessary.
Adjustment
1. Loosen thumb screws.
2. Determine which direction adjusting screws
NOTE: Too much flour in bowl will not allow beater need to travel to provide the correct bowl-to-
to form a path where bowl-to-beater height can be beater height.
measured.
A. Screw in to decrease clearance.
13. Without disturbing the formed flour, carefully
lower the bowl and remove the SST flat B B. Screw out to increase clearance.
beater from mixer.
NOTE: Make bowl-to-beater adjustments with
14. Locate path beater formed around bottom of the adjusting screw opposite the bowl lift handle.
bowl.
3. If clearance is to be decreased, turn adjusting
NOTE: A thin coat of grease or oil applied to the screw nearest bowl lift handle in until it is near
steel rule will allow a small amount of flour to adhere adjustment bracket.
to the rule so an accurate measurement can be
made. A. Turn adjusting screw opposite bowl lift
handle in to decrease bowl-to-beater
clearance.
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4. Install SST flat B beater onto agitator shaft. NOTE: Refer to the service manual for removal and
replacement procedures when replacing the bowl
5. Raise bowl into locked position.
support assembly.

NOTE: If replacing bowl support assembly, lightly

6. Turn adjusting screw nearest bowl lift handle so coat slideways with Lubriplate 630AA prior to
that its screw head contacts bowl support. installing bowl support onto column.
B. If bowl support assembly was replaced,
repeat the check and adjust bowl-to-beater
height as necessary to achieve proper
clearance.
9. Tighten thumb screws.
10. Remove flour from bowl. Clean bowl and
beater.
11. Check for proper operation.

7. Perform bowl-to-beater height Check.

8. Repeat Adjustment until proper bowl-to-beater
height is obtained.
A. If bowl-to-beater height cannot be achieved
because clearance is greater than 0.100"
(2.5mm) when bowl support is raised into
the locked position and neither adjusting
screw is contacting the back of bowl
support, replace bowl support assembly
with ASTM bowl support assembly, Part
No. 435299.

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