AE Owner’s Manual
MAINTENANCE
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic maintenance should be performed at the following intervals:
Maintenance Operation | Every Use (daily) | Every 25 hrs | Every 50 Hours |
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Inspect for loose, worn or damaged parts. |
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Check engine oil. | z |
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Inspect belt for wear. |
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Engine (See Engine Manual) |
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Oil chains (see lubrication). |
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Thoroughly clean all debris from unit and tine reel | z |
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Check tine reel nut torque. Torque to min. 100 ft.lbs. |
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Check gear reduction oil level |
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Grease bearings (see lubrication). |
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ENGINE MUST BE LEVEL WHEN CHECKING OR FILLING OIL
TINE REEL REMOVAL AND TINE ROW REPLACEMENT
TINE REEL REMOVAL
NOTE: Tine reel removal is only necessary to replace an entire tine row or for other major unit maintenance. Individual tines can be replaced by following the INDIVIDUAL TINE REPLACEMENT instructions.
1. Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. Remove the top guard by removing the four nuts, two on each side that secures it to the frame.
3. Release the tension on the chain. See CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT in this manual.
4. Remove the four bolts and nuts, two on each side, holding the tine reel bearings in place. BE CAREFUL the tine reel is heavy and sharp. Take precautions to not allow it to fall when the bearing bolts are removed.
5. Lift the reel up and to the side to remove it from the drive chain.
6. See TINE ROW REPLACEMENT for instructions on maintenance.
7. To reinstall the reel follow the above steps in reverse.
8. Replace the guard and reinstall the four nuts that secure it in place.
TINE ROW REPLACEMENT
1.Wait for engine to cool and disconnect spark plug.
2. Remove the top guard by removing the four nuts, two on each side that secures it to the frame.
3. Remove the tine reel per the TINE REEL REMOVAL instructions.
4. Remove the nut at the end of the tine reel shaft that secures the tine rows in place.
5. Remove the tine rows and spacers as necessary to replace the defective part. Be sure to note the order in which the spacers were removed for later reassembly.
6. Reassemble the tine reel in the exact order that it was disassembled.
7. Tighten the nut that secures the tine rows and spacers on the shaft. Torque the nut to a minimum of 100 ft.lbs. Check that all of the tine rows are tight by attempting to move them by hand.
8.Reinstall the tine reel per the TINE REEL REMOVAL instructions above.
9.Reset the tension on the chain.
10.Replace the guard and reinstall the four nuts that secure it in place.
TIP: Spraying tines with a rust preventing lubricant can increase tine life and allow for easier replacement of worn or damaged tines.
Part No 360314 | 11 | Form No F041808A |