SERVICE
A CAUTION
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy,
A WARNING
Before performing any service or maintenance, lower attachment to ground, turn off power unit engine, remove key, and disconnect battery ground cable (negative
Never place any part of the body underneath implement/attachment or between its moving parts even when the engine has been turned off. Service work does not require going underneath unit. Mechanical failures, electrical failures, or operating controls can cause equipment to drop.
LUBRICATION
To prevent excessive wear, do not let excess grease collect on or around parts. Figure 1 shows the lubrica- tion points. The accompanying chart gives the fre- quency of lubrication in operating hours based on normal operating conditions. Severe or unusual condi- tions may require more frequent lubrication.
In addition to these lubrication points, lightly oil all roller chains periodically.
Check the oil level in gearboxes periodically. Maintain oil level to the bottom of fill plug hole. Use SAE 90W oil.
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
Check periodically for proper chain tension between gearboxes. If chain tightening is required, loosen the four mounting bolts on the right gearbox and slide the gearbox to the right until proper chain tension is achieved. Do not overtighten chain.
A WARNING
Make sure shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
NOTE: When performing any maintenance or making adjustments to the Sweeper broom, refer to the Sweepster) operator's manual.
Ref. | Description | Frequency |
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1 | Guage Wheel Pivot (2 fittings) | 8 Hours |
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2 | Gauge Wheel (2 fittings) | 8 Hours |
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3 | Broom Pivot (2 fitttings) | 40 Hours |
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4 | Power Shafts (6 fittings) | 8 Hours |
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Figure 1. Lubrication Points
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