MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
Transmission shaft
Lubrication of universal joints
Set the vehicle in the parking position. Make sure no
one approaches the work area.
Lubricate the universal joints by injecting grease into
the grease nipples
1
. Repeat for all the transmission
shaft joints. Remove the excess grease.
Axles
Lubrication of oscillation bushes
Set the vehicle in the parking position. Make sure no
one approaches the work area.
Stand near the front axle oscillation bushes. Inject
grease in the grease nipples
1
present on both sides of
the axle (front and rear).
Repeat the lubrication for the rear axle.
Lubrication of levelling cylinders pins
Set the vehicle in the parking position. Make sure no
one approaches the work area.
Access the levelling cylinders present behind the
wheels of the vehicle. Lubricate pins
2
and
3
by
injecting grease in the grease nipples provided for
the purpose. This operation does not concern RTH
5.18 / 5.18 Smart models.
Telescopic boom chains
Checking and lubrication
Position the vehicle on stabilisers. Centre the turret
and extend the telescopic boom completely in the
horizontal position.
Clean the chains and inspect carefully for signs of wear.
Brush thoroughly to remove impurities. For maximum
efficiency use a hard nylon brush and clean fuel.
Blow on the chains with compressed air. Lubricate
with a brush soaked in oil. Wipe excess oil using a clean
cloth.
Lubricate the pins of the rotation pulleys by injecting
grease in the grease nipples provided for the purpose.
Repeat the operations for all the outer chains and for
all the pulleys of each extension of the telescopic
boom.
1
2
3
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