Lubrication - Ransomes Matador 71 Safety And Operation Manual

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Fig. 11

LUBRICATION

For recommended lubricants see page 14. 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.
ENGINE
Daily (Every 8 working hours)
Clean the sump filler cap and surrounding area.
Check the level of the engine oil and if necessary top
up with fresh oil to the top of the filler hole threads.
Wipe away excess oil and replace the filler cap. To
obtain the correct level the machine must be on level
ground.
After first 20 hours
Remove the drain plug (B Fig. 8) and drain sump.
Clean and replace the plug.
Clean sump filler cap and surrounding area.
Refill the sump through the filler hole until the oil is level
with the top of the filler hole threads.
Wipe away excess oil and replace the filler cap.
To obtain the correct level the machine must be on level
ground.
Weekly (Every 50 working hours)
Drain and refill the sump as above.
IMPORTANT: Neglect in changing the engine oil
will cause premature wear.
MACHINE
Before using the machine for the first time, lubricate the
following points using an oil gun and recommended
engine oil:
Cutting cylinder bearings (C Fig. 9)
Landroll clutch (B Fig. 11)
Landroll (C Fig. 10)
Front roll spindle
In addition to the above, oil all linkages, drive chains
and pivot points etc.
NOTE. To gain access to the landroll clutch and drive it
is necessary to remove the chain case cover.
Daily (Every 8 working hours)
Lubricate as above.
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