Regular Maintenance
Figure 14. Checking Tire Pressure
CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE
The air pressure in each tire should be 20 psi (136 kPa) and should be equal for both tires for best performance. Be sure to keep caps on valves to prevent entry of debris into the valve stem when tires are filled.
Figure 15. Lubricate Points Where Chute Contacts Flange (oil); Lubricate Ring Gear and Pinion Gear While Rotating Spout (grease)
LUBRICATION
IMPORTANT NOTE
It is very important that grease fittings on the auger shaft are lubricated regularly. If auger rusts to shaft, damage to worm gear may occur if shear pins do not break.
To prevent wheels rusting to axles, it is also necessary to remove the wheels and grease the axles regularly.
Remove wheels and grease axles once each year.
There are two grease fittings on the auger shaft (Figure 13). Wipe the fittings clean and apply grease, using a grease gun. Also apply grease on other points indicated.
Apply medium weight (10W) oil to points shown(See Figures 15 - 18).
Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts, pulley grooves, drive disc, and friction disc.
See lubrication notes at bottom of page.
LUBRICATION NOTES:
1.Grease locations indicated by grease gun symbol:
Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed.
2.Oil locations indicated by oil can symbol:
Do not allow oil to drip onto traction drive or friction disc.
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Figure 16. Lubricate Point Where Control Rods Pass Through Bracket.
Figure 17. Grease Axles & Lubricate Control Levers
Figure 18. Lubricate Deflector Hinges
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