MAINTENANCE
To clean the filter after removal, use one of the following methods:
1.TAPPING Tap the filter frame gently on the dirty side of the filter down. Be careful not to dent the filter frame.
2. AIR | Blow compressed air through the |
| filter opposite the direction of the |
| arrow on the side of the filter. This |
| may be done with filter in the |
| machine. Wear eye and dust |
| inhalation protection when using |
| compressed air. |
3.WATER The filter can be soaked in water and mild detergent. Rinse the filter until it is clean. Air dry the filter.
NOTE: Do not install the filter until it is completely dry.
BRAKES (Refer to the Brake Group in the Parts section)
The brake pedal and the parking brake operate the two front tire disc brakes. The disc brakes should be checked every 200 hours of operation, and adjusted if necessary. The disc brakes should be adjusted so that the disc pads are as close to the brake disc as possible, without causing the brakes to drag.
TO ADJUST THE BRAKES
1.Raise the hopper.
2.Engage the hopper safety arm.
Raised hopper arm may fall. Engage hopper safety arm.
3.Turn off machine. Do not set parking brake.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, apply parking brake, turn off machine and remove key.
4.Raise rear cover.
5.Disconnect batteries from machine.
6.Locate the brake adjustment screw on each brake caliper.
7.Loosen the locknut and turn the adjusting screw to adjust each brake. Tighten the locknut.
8.Lower the hopper.
9.Test brakes before beginning normal operations.
TIRES
Tires should be inspected after every 100 hours of operation. Pneumatic tires should be inflated to 90 PSI.
| QTFSG/QTFSD 98349 05/15/03 |
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