MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATE AUGER GEAR BOX
The auger gear box is lubricated at the factory and should not require additional lubrication. If for some reason the lubricant should leak out,
or if the auger gear box has been serviced, add Lubriplate GR132 Grease or equivalent. Maximum
Remove filler plug (A, Figure 14), once a year. If grease is visible, do not add. If grease is not visible, use a piece of fine wire, like a dipstick to check if there is grease in the gear box. Mobilux EP1 and Shell Alvania EP1 are suitable equivalents.
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C
Lubricating Auger Gear Box | Figure 14 |
LUBRICATE AUGER SHAFT FITTINGS
1.Using a hand grease gun, lubricate the auger shaft fittings (B, Figure 14) every ten (10) operating hours. Each time a shear pin is replaced, the auger shaft (C) MUST be greased. (See “Auger Shear Pin Replace- ment” section.)
2.For storage or when replacing shear pins, remove shear pins and lubricate auger shaft fittings (B). Rotate augers several times on the shaft and reinstall the shear pins.
CHECK/LUBRICATE FREE-HAND LINKAGE
Check the function of the
WARNING: It is critical for the safe operation of the unit that the controls disengage when released.
If the controls do not function properly, lubricate the controls (see Figure 15).
NOTICE: Under no circumstances should the unit be used if the controls do not function properly.
Lubricating Controls | Figure 15 |
LUBRICATE CHUTE ROTATION GEAR
Lubricate the chute rotation gear (A, Figure 16) and shaft (B) with automo- tive type oil every
ADJUST THE DRAG ON THE CHUTE ROTATION
NOTE: After repeated use, the chute rotation gear may loosen, causing the chute to move back to the center position.
Adjust the drag by tightening the nut (C, Figure 16). Tightening the nut will limit the chute from moving without the operator turning the chute rotation crank.
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C | A |
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Chute Rotation Gear | Figure 16 |
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