
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 Coupler | Check and Lube | Insure drive shaft end play |
Crankshaft Adapter | Check rubber grommets | Replace grommets if |
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| damaged or missing |
Main & Secondary | Lubricate | Inject grease until it |
Cylinder Pivot Points |
| appears at ends |
Hydraulic Fittings | Check for leaks | Tighten when needed. |
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| 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 |
Spindle mounting bolts | Check | 3/4” x 2” torque to 331 ft. |
(spindle to deck) |
| lbs. |
Knife mounting bolts | Check | |
(knife to disk) |
| to 1070 dry or 800 oiled ft. |
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| lbs. |
Disk mounting blolts | Check | 5/8” x |
(disk to spindle) |
| 204 dry or 184 oiled ft. lbs. |
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 Ground Roller | Lubricate | Grease as instructed in |
Deck and Bonnet linkages |
| detailed maint. section |
JD 7X30 COUGAR Maintenance Section