MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION CHARTS 9
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9 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION CHARTS
9.1 GENERAL ________________________________________________________________
1. Always clean the grease fitting before and after
lubricating.
2. Lubricate with grease that meets or exceeds NLGI
Grade 2 LB specifications. Apply grease with a
manual grease gun and fill slowly until grease begins
to seep out. Do not use compressed air guns.
3. For smooth operation of all levers, pivot points and
other friction points that are not shown on the
lubrication chart apply several drops of SAE 30 oil
every 40 hours or as required.
4. Apply #30 oil or penetrating chain lubricant daily.
5. Grease aerator crankshaft (3) and connecting rod
fittings (6) daily.
9.2 MAINTENANCE CHARTS ___________________________________________________
A - Add or Adjust C - Clean I - Inspect L- Lubricate R - Replace AR - As Required
* Replace oil after initial 5 hours of operation.
** Or every two years whichever comes first.
*** Inspect visible hoses and tubes for leaks or oil marks.
I - Manual grease gun with NLGI Grade 2 (Service Class
LB).
II - Engine Oil - See Section 7.3.
III - Hydraulic Oil - See Section 7.7.
IV - SAE 30 Weight Oil.
WARNING
Before you clean, adjust, or repair this equipment,
disengage all drives, lower implements to the ground,
engage parking brake, stop engine and remove key
from ignition switch to prevent injuries.