Maintenance Schedule - Ferris Rover Series Operator's Manual

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance and Service shall only be carried out by trained
and authorized personnel.
The following schedule should be followed for normal care
of your unit. You will need to keep a record of your operating
time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by
observing the hour meter.
UNIT MAINTENANCE
Daily Inspections
Spray the shaft bushing in the bottom of the hopper with a
light oil lubricant such as WD-40®.
Check the entire unit for loose hardware or other problems.
Resolve any issues before operating the unit.
Check the unit's safety interlock system.
25 Hour Maintenance Interval
Check the tire pressure in all four tires.
Clean debris from the engine and muffler.
Grease the wheel bearings on the operator platform.
Wash the machine with low pressure water.
Apply a light oil lubricant such as WD-40® to all moving
parts except for belts and pulleys.
50 Hour Maintenance Interval
Check the unit's brakes. Adjust if necessary.
100 Hour Maintenance Interval
Inspect the fuel tank for debris. Clean if necessary.
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UNIT MAINTENANCE
Inspect the fuel filter. Clean or replace as necessary.
Inspect the belts. Replace if necessary.
300 Hour Maintenance Interval
Check the gear oil level in the spinner right angle gear box.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Daily Inspections
Check the engine oil level.
Clean visible debris from engine compartment.
One (1) month of 20 Hour Mainenance Period, whichever
comes first
Initial change of the engine oil.*
50 Hour Maintenance Interval
Clean the air filter.**
Inspect/Clean spark arrester.***
Refer to engine owner's manual
Service air filter
Change engine oil and filter.
Check/Replace spark plugs.
* See the engine manufacturer's operator's manual.
** More often in hot (over 85° F; 30° C) weather or dusty operating
conditions.
*** If equipped. Replace if damaged.
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