Bush Hog RTC manual Section Maintenance, Maintenance Check List

SECTION IV

MAINTENANCE

4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST

Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below. Lower machine to ground, turn off tractor and set parking brake before doing maintenance inspections or work. Some checks may require raising machine off ground and supporting with blocks. All bolts should be torqued as recommended in TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS, unless otherwise indicated.

BEFORE EACH USE

1.Check tractor tire air pressure. Refer to tractor operator’s manual.

WARNING

THE TILLER CAN FALL FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, SECURELY SUPPORT TILLER BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH.

2.Check blades and rotor to be sure that no foreign objects such as wire or steel strapping bands are wrapped around them.

3.Check blade bolts for tightness. Tighten to 70 ft./lbs.

4.Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary.

5.Make certain driveline shields are in place and in good repair.

6.Clean any debris from safety decals and check for legibility. Replace any missing or illegible decals. Read and heed safety messages.

7.Perform BEFORE EACH USE lubrication per paragraph 4-2.

8.During operation, listen for abnormal sounds which might indicate loose parts, damaged bear- ings, or other damage.

Figure 4-1

Lubrication

Chain Drive	(5) 50 Hours
Oil Filler Plug
(6) 50 Hours

AFTER EACH USE

1.Clean all debris from machine especially underside of deck and affixed decals. Replace any missing or illegible decals.

2.Inspect tiller for worn or damaged components. Repair or replace before next use. Any replace- ment components installed during repair shall include the components current saftey decals specified by the manufacturer to be affixed to the component.

3.Store in dry place.

4-2 LUBRICATION (Figure 4-1)

NOTE

The multi-purpose grease referenced in this sec- tion is an NLGI Grade 2 type grease.

BEFORE EACH USE

1.Driveline Universal Joints - Apply multi-purpose grease with grease gun.

2.Driveline Guard - Apply 2-3 shots of multi- purpose grease with grease gun to plastic fitting.

3.Driveline - Disconnect PTO driveline, pull the two sections apart, apply thin coat of multi-purpose grease to inside of outer (female) section. Reassemble sections and install. Pull each sec- tion to be sure driveline and shields are securely connected. Make certain PTO shielding is in good condition.

4.Rotor Shaft Bearing - Apply 2-3 shots of multi- purpose grease with hand pump grease gun before each operation and before storage. (Figure 4-1)

50HOURS

5.Input Gearbox - Add EP80W-90 gear oil, if necessary, to bring oil to correct level on dip stick.

6.Chain Drive - Add EP80W-90 gear oil, if necessary, to bring oil level to checkplug located on side of cover.

(1) Before Each use (Both Ends)

			(3) Before Each Use
	(4) Before Each Use
Check Plug		(2) Before Each Use (Both Ends)

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