8
MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
8.2 LUBRICATION _______________________________________________________
For recommended lubricants see section 8.1
Should the number of working hours that the machine is in
use during the indicated period exceed the number quoted
in brackets, then use the recommended 'working hour'
guide as the lubrication schedule.
Before using the machine for the first time:
1.
Lubricate all points.
2.
Check, and if necessary fill the pump gearbox to the
correct level.
3.
Check and, if necessary, fill the hydraulic tank with
ISO VG46 hydraulic oil until the level of the oil is
midway up the filler filter (A). Circulate the oil
through the hydraulic system, re-check the oil level
and top up, if necessary.
4.
Lubicate both ends of the Power Take Off shaft
where it connects to the tractor PTO and the pump
drive gearbox with Rocol Anti-sieze (dry
Molybdenum) paste.
Daily (Every 8 working hours)
Lubricate the trailing arm spherical bearing (unit number 1,
centre) using Rocol GP 1 grease.
Weekly (Every 50 working hours)
1.
Lubricate the rear rolls (A) with grease, - rotate the
roll continuously during the lubrication.
NOTE: Lubricate more frequently in very wet or dusty
conditions.
2.
Lubricate the following points using grease.
(a) Cutting cylinder bearing housing pivots (C)
(b) Height adjustment tubes (B).
(c)
Pivot brackets (B).
3.
Lubricate the following points using Rocol Anti-
Seize:
(a) Cutting cylinder adjusting screws (E).
(b) Cylinder adjuster clamp pivot (F)
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B
B
A
A
C
C