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Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Preparing for Maintenance
1.
Shut off the hand-control switch for the
topdresser.
2.
Move the machine to a level surface.
3.
Set the parking brake of the traction unit, shut
off the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operator's seat.
Raising the Machine
1.
Empty the hopper.
2.
Perform the steps in
(page
20).
3.
Use the skids as the jacking points.
Figure 14
1. Skid (4)
4.
Support the machine with jack stands.
5.
When working on the wheels, pivot them up or
down to expose wheel bolts.
Important:
If you remove the wheels
and installed them, torque wheel bolts as
specified in
Torquing the Wheel Bolts (page
21). Incorrect bolt torque could result in
failure or loss of the wheel.
Preparing for Maintenance
Lubrication
Grease Specification
No. 2 lithium grease
Greasing the Bearings and
Bushings
Service Interval: Every 200 hours/Yearly (whichever
1.
Perform the steps in
(page
20).
2.
Lubricant each of the grease fitting described in
the grease-fitting table with the specified grease.
Grease-Fitting Table
Location
Roller shaft bearing
15)
Brush shaft bearing
15)
Pivot bearing
(Figure 16
Wheel bearing
(Figure
Important:
Lubricate the bearings to maintain a
slight leakage between bearings and housings.
Too much grease can cause overheating or
damage to seals.
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Preparing for Maintenance
Quantity
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4
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1
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Figure 15
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