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CONVEYOR / T
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MAINTENANCE
Conveyor System Maintenance
Drain and refill the gear reduction drive with new
SAE 80-90EP gear oil after the first fifty hours of opera
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tion. Change the oil every 12 months thereafter. Check
the oil level monthly. Oil level must be at or near the
lower level of the check plughole.
NOTE:
It will not be unusual to see small metal
particles flushed out in the oil that may accumulate
during the initial break-in process.
Figure 25. Gearbox Drain and Check Plugs
Remove the left and right side conveyor take-up
shields to access the conveyor take up bearings. Grease
every 6 months or 25,000 mi. Use No. 2 multipurpose
lithium base grease. (4 places)
CAUTION: Be sure to replace shields before op-
erating.
NOTE: Add grease until a small amount appears
outside of the bearing area.
Figure 26l. Conveyor Take-up Shield
Figure 26r. Conveyor Take-up Bearings
Grease the left side four bolt flange bearing and both
right side four bolt flange bearings at the rear of the
trailer every 6 months or 25,000 mi. (3 places)
Figure 27l. Left Side Conveyor Bearing
Figure 27r. Right Side Conveyor Bearings