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8.0
LUBRICATION AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
8.1
Main auger bearings.
(I)
Each planetary gearbox (located under the augers) has a top bearing that need lubrication.
Lubricate these bearings from the grease bank zerks located on the sides of the mixer.
Lubricate these bearings every 140 hours!
(II)
Check to see that all grease lines and grease zerks are in place and in good working order,
not plugged, loose or kinked.
(III)
Pump grease using a standard hand pump one (1) pump for each bearing. Always be sure
the machine is operating and the bearings are rotating to ensure that they take grease.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER GREASE. THIS SHOULD BE A TWO MAN
OPERATION. ENSURE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE TAKEN.
1.BEWARE OF ALL MOVING PARTS.
2.DO NOT WEAR LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING
3.BEWARE OF THE PTO
8.2
Discharge conveyor bearings.
(I)
There are two take-up bearings on the discharge end of the crossfeed conveyor
(II)
There are also two flange bearings on the opposite side of the discharge
(III)
Both have grease zerk that need greasing once a week
(IV)
Check that all grease lines and grease zerks are in place and in good working order, not
plugged, loose or kinked.
(V)
Pump grease using a standard hand pump grease gun 3 to 4 times for each bearing.
Always be sure the machine is operating and the bearings are rotating to ensure that they
take grease.
Caution:
Excessive grease will blow out the bearing seals.
DO NOT
OVER GREASE. THIS SHOULD BE A TWO MAN OPERATION. ENSURE ALL
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE TAKEN
1.BEWARE OF ALL MOVING PARTS.
2.DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING
3.BEWARE OF THE PTO
8.3
Power takeoff. U-joints and slip sleeves.
(I)
Follow safety procedures.
DO NOT
service while the tractor is running or the PTO is
engaged or in motion.
(II)
Key should be removed from tractor or truck before attempting to grease the PTO, U-
Joints & Yokes.
(III)
U-joints (crosses and yokes) must be tight in the bearing cups.
(II)
Bearings are greased through zerk grease fittings. Pump grease using a standard hand
pump grease gun until you observe grease coming out of
ALL FOUR
CUPS OF THE
U-JOINT bearings.
8.4
Check all safety shields and ensure that all are in place.
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