MAINTENANCE
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
The intervals at which regular servicing should be done are based on hours of operation. Use the tractors hour meter to determine when regular servicing is required.
This symbol indicates a point that needs to be greased at an interval noted in the section below. Refer to the Detailed Maintenance section for further instructions on greasing. Copy and use the Daily Maintenance sheet located at the end of this section.
DAILY OR EVERY 8 HOURS
ITEM | SERVICE | COMMENTS |
Drive Shaft Yoke, | Grease | Grease as instructed in |
& Stub Shaft |
| detailed maint. section |
Pump Drive Shaft | Check and Lube | Insure drive shaft end |
|
| play |
Crankshaft Adapter | Check rubber grommets | Replace grommets if |
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| damaged or missing |
Pivot Points | Lubricate | Inject grease until it |
|
| appears at ends |
Hydraulic Fittings | Check for leaks | Tighten when needed. |
|
| Do Not use hands to |
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| check for leaks, see |
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| maint. Precautions |
Knives | Check | Inspect for missing or |
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| damaged knives, change |
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| or sharpen as needed |
Cutter shaft mounting bolts | Check | 1/2” x 2” torque to 84 ft. lbs. |
(cutter shaft to deck) |
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Knife mounting bolts | Check | Retorque to knife |
(knife to cutter shaft) |
| replacement specifications |
Belts | Check / Adjust | Check if broken, tighten |
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| as required |
Main Frame and | Check | Retorque bolts to torque |
Deck |
| specifications in this section |
Hydraulic Fluid Level | Check | Add if required per |
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| fluid recommendations |
Rear Flail Drive (if applicable) | Lubricate | Grease as instructed in |
Bearing Flange and |
| detailed maint. section |
Shaft Coupler |
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Cutter Shaft and | Lubricate | Grease as instructed |
Ground Roller |
| in detailed maint. section |
Side & Rear flail Maintenance Section
