Blakeslee Food Mixers - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

Well done Leonard. Easy fix.

i have the manual i can email it to you! [email protected]

These machines were designed to disengage the gearbox when the cover (where the blender goes) is removed, the theory being less gear train resistance more power to spinning knives/blade. Is this the cover that you are referring to?

I came across a manual for a Blakeslee f-40 60 80 and here is what it said. Hope this helps

Lubrication
The planetary and spiral-beveled gears are self-lubricated for life. The lubrication used is micromly grease and must be re-applied if gears are replaced. The transmission uses Mobil "delvic 1" synthetic oil which should last the normal life of the mixer. No lubrication is required for the auxiliary drive hub.
If lubrication is applied to the auxiliary hub a grease-like substance will possibly leak out causing damage to the product.
Applications of any lubrication will Void Warranty.

berkelsalesservice.com/PDFs/DD-40_60_80.pdf

I had this happen on my Kitchen Aid mixer. There is probably a build up of dough/cake mix etc inside the hole where the beater fits into. Fill a mixing bowl or a jug deep enough to fit over beater with very hot or boiling water. Immerse the stuck beater in the water up to where it connects in to the mixer and hold for about minute. Once the hot water has melted the build up you should be able to remove the beater. Hopefully this may work on your brand of mixer.