4-15 Section 4 - Lubrication & Maintenance

Every 10 Hours or Daily

Operation 10

Parking Brake Adjustment

The foot and parking brake unit is self-adjusting and requires no maintenance..

Engaging and disengaging the parking brake lever

 

(1) several times will activate the self-adjusting

 

mechanism within the caliper and keep the brake in

 

proper adjustment.. This will ensure a proper set point

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for the brake to stop the tractor and hold it on an

 

incline when parked..

 

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Visually inspect the brake rotors front and rear (2) for nicks or damage and the brake pads for wear.. The

pads (3) must be replaced if they are worn to 1 mm3 (1/32") or less.. Consult your Buhler Versatile dealer for

assistance in replacement of the brake rotor or pads..

WARNING: ENSURE THAT THE BRAKES ARE IN

GOOD WORKING ORDER BEFORE OPERATING THE

TRACTOR.

 

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Operation 11

Lubricate the Lower Articulation Pin

Lubricate the grease fitting (4) until grease flows from around the pin seals.. This will purge any dirt accumulated in the pivot pin area..

Start the unit and articulate from side to side to work the grease into the joint..

Use Moly base grease (NLGI 1 Lithium, Moly)..

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