Alamo 00785503C, RX60, RX72, RX84 DRIVELINE LUBRICATION, LIFT TYPE DRIVELINE & PULL JACKSHAFT SHIELDS

MAINTENANCE
RX60/72/84 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-6
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MAINTENANCE
DRIVELINE LUBRICATION
Grease Fitt ing s ar e lo cate d on the Cr oss Assembly of each U-Joint and on the telescoping tubes. Grease the
U-Joint after each 8 hours of use. Figure Mnt-R-0283. Do not force grease through the Needle Cup
Assemblies. Grease the telescoping tubes after every 8 hours use. Some PTO-to-Hitch connections may
necessitate cutting a hole in the shields to be able to align the Grease Fitting holes for lubrication. Lubricate
the shield bearings every 16 hours.
The Driveline Integral Shields should not beco me dented or otherwise dam aged. The Integr al Shield Assembly
has a Nylon Bearing at each end and should turn freely. T his nylon bearin g should require lubrication weekly.
To remove the Integral Shields for replacement or repair, remove the screws on the Shield. Slip the Shield
Cone Assembly off inner section of the Driveline. Install the new or repaired Shield on the Driveline. Place the
split Nylon Bearing over the Driveline Housing of Shaft against the Yoke and in the Bearing groove. Install
shield over the Housing so the Nylon Bearing fits into the Shield Bearing Retainer. Align holes on the Shield
and replace the scr ews in the Shield.
Make certain that the Driveline Integral Shields are free to telescope and rotate around the
Driveline without binding.
LIFT TYPE DRIVELINE & PULL JACKSHAFT SHIELDS
To remove the main inner driveline shield, Remove the locking screws. Align the bearing tabs with the cone
pockets. FIGURE Mnt-0026. Remove the half-guard and remove the bearing ring. FIGURE Mnt-R-0012.
Inspect the driveline shield for worn areas or cracks. If the shield has any dents or cracks, replace the Shield.
While the Shields are off, examine the Driveline for signs of abnormal wear, bent or twisted shafts, or cracks in
the shafts or tubes. Check to see that the Drivelines telescope easily. If the Drivelines do not telescope
properly or show signs of abnormal wear, the shaft should be repaired or replaced.