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SECTION 8 –
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Cleaning the Recirculation Filter:
•
Remove Recirculation Filter and clean
with soap and warm water (wring out
gently) every 100 hours of operation.
SERVICE - LUBRICATION
Legs and Steering
Tie Rod Ball (front legs)
•
Lubricate every 25 hours of operation, or
as needed.
All-Wheel Steer (AWS) ^
- If Equipped
If your machine is equipped with AWS,
the steering cylinders on the rear legs also
have grease zerks in the tie rod ends that
require lubrication.
Tower Bearing (front and rear legs)
•
Lubricate daily, or as needed.
Collar (air bag mounting plate)
•
Lubricate every 50 hours of operation, or
as needed.
Leg Tubes (front and rear legs)
NOTE: Initial greasing should fill the grease
space until grease escapes the
Pressure Relief Valve (between 40-80
psi/2.8-5.5 bar).
•
Lubricate the legs weekly. When grease
escapes the Pressure Relief Valve, the
proper grease level has been reached.
NOTICE
Failure to properly lubricate pivot and
friction points may result in unnecessary
wear and damage.
Tie Rod Ball Grease Zerk
(Located on the front legs)
-Typical View
Tower Bearing Grease Zerk
(Located on the front and rear legs)
-Typical View
Collar Grease Zerk
(Located beneath each
air bag mounting plate)
-Typical View
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