MAINTENANCE
SIDE ROTARY Maintenance Section 4-15
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
MAINTENANCE
GREASING INNER AND OUTER DRAFT BEAM PIVOT POINTS
Locate the grease zerks on the inner and outer draft
beam pivot bosses. Inject Lithium-Complex
Extreme Pressure grease conforming to NLGI2-ISO
320 specifications into each zerk until grease
protrudes from joints. Grease all pivots daily or
every 8 hours of service.
With the cutter head lowered, locate the grease
zerks on the linkage and pivot bosses. Inject
Lithium-Complex Extreme Pressure grease
conforming to NLGI2-ISO 320 specifications until it
protrudes from the ends. With the cutter head in this
position it is also possible to grease the draft beam
cylinder anchors and pins. Now raise the cutter
head expose the remaining zerks on the deck tilt
linkages and on the other end of the cylinder.
GREASING PUMP DRIVE SHAFT COUPLER
With engine stopped, ensure drive shaft alignment
by grasping coupler and sliding back and forth.
Coupler should slice freely with approximately 1/8”
of end play. If coupler does not slide freely, inspect
for loose pump mount bolts, or damaged or loose
crank shaft adapter. Inject-Lithium Complex
Extreme Pressure grease conforming to NLGI2-ISO
320 specifications into coupler until grease begins
to protrude from ends. Grease daily or every 8
hours. Do not over grease.