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Lubrication
Lubricate Grease Fittings
Note:
See chart for service intervals.
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Lubricate fittings with NLGI grade #2
multi-purpose gun grease.
Refer to the maintenance chart for fitting
locations and lubrication schedule.
Lubrication Chart
Fitting
Initial
Locations
Pumps
1. Front Caster
*0
Pivots
2. Idler Pivot
1
*See step 3 for special lubrication instructions
on the caster pivots.
3.
Lubricate caster pivots once a year. Remove
hex plug and cap. Thread grease zerk in hole
and pump with grease until it oozes out around
top bearing. Remove grease zerk and thread
plug back in. Place cap back on.
Number of
Service
Places
Interval
2
Yearly
1
Yearly
Engine Maintenance
Service Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Check
air cleaner; replace if dirty. (May
need more often under severe
conditions.)
Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
first)—Replace the dual element air cleaner
element.
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
See the engine owner's manual for maintenance
instructions.
Check Engine Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Make sure unit is on a level surface.
2.
Check with engine cold.
3.
Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick
and wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick according
to the engine manufacturer's recommendations.
Remove the dipstick and read the oil level.
4.
If the oil level is low, wipe off the area around
the oil fill cap, remove cap and fill to the FULL
mark on the dipstick. Refer to the engine
owner's manual for an appropriate API rating
and viscosity. Do not overfill.
Important:
Do not operate the engine with the
oil level below the LOW (or ADD) mark on the
dipstick, or over the FULL mark.
Change Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)
(May need more often under severe conditions.)
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Flip the hopper forward.
3.
Drain oil while engine is warm from operation.
4.
Remove dip stick. The oil drain plug is located
on the left side of the engine.
Place pan under machine to catch oil. Remove
drain oil plug to open and allow oil to drain and
reinstall plug when complete.
5.
Replace the oil filter every other oil change.
Clean around oil filter and unscrew filter to
remove. Before reinstalling new filter, apply a
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