GB-18
RANSOMES MASTIFF 91
SAFETY, OPERATORS, MAINTENANCE AND PARTS MANUAL
LUBRICATION
Read the safety instructions
Before using the machine for the first time lubricate
all points.
For recommended lubricants see page 12.
Should the number of working hours that the
machine is in use during the indicated period
exceed the number quoted in brackets, then use
the recommended ‘working hour’ guide as the
lubrication schedule.
ENGINE (FIG. 15)
DAILY (EVERY 8 WORKING HOURS)
Clean the sump filler cap and surrounding area.
Check level of oil in the sump. Remove dipstick
plug (B) from either side of crankcase and check
that the oil is up to the correct level. Maximum oil
level (a): To top of filler hole threads. Minimum oil
level (b): To bottom of dipstick. Top up with
recommended oil if necessary.
FIRST 20 AND EVERY 100 WORKING
HOURS
DRAIN ENGINE OIL (FIG. 15)
(a).
After warming up the engine remove the
drain plug (A) and drain all oil from the
sump. Clean the plug and replace.
(b).
Refill the sump with the recommeded oil
through the dipstick/filler plug hole (B Fig.
15) up to the correct level. Capacity: 0.9
litres (1.6 lmp pints) 0.95 US Quarts.
(c).
Replace filler plug (B) after filling.
NOTE: Ensure machine is on level ground when
checking oil level.
MACHINE
DAILY (EVERY 8 WORKING HOURS)
LUBRICATE THE FOLLOWING WITH
ENGINE OIL:
Cutting cylinder bearings
(A Fig. 16).
Front rolls , or side rolls, where fitted.
(B Fig. 16)
Landroll bearing housings
(Fig. 17 and 18).
Outer landrolls on 91cm (36in) machine.
Fig.16
Fig.17
Fig.18
Fig.15
A
B
