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General Maintenance Schedule
Check the engine air cleaner regularly. (FIGURE 1)
Check the engine oil level and the coolant level requently as per the engine manual.
Check the hydraulic oil level regularly and add when needed. Use a 10 wt. hydrualic oil or equivalent.
Use the correct diesel fuel for cold weather conditions.
Check that the skid shoes are approximately 1/2" below the snowblower frame. Be sure to replace the cutting
edges when they become worn to prevent wearing into the snowblower frame.
Nuts And Bolts
1.Check all nuts and bolts for correct torque after the first 5 hours of operation then yearly.
IMPORTANT: Each fan is protected by a shear bolt located at the front of the fan shaft. FIGURE 3. Replace as
needed. Shear bolts should not be over tightened, as this may cause unpredictable shearing action.
Drive Assembly
The oil bath housing for the drive assembly contains
approximately 15 gallons of standard ISO 68 oil - Mobil
Vactra 2 or Chevron Vistac ISO 68 (enough oil to cover
the bottom 2" of the drive sprockets). This oil bath
assures long sprocket and chain life while dissipating
heat caused by moving parts. Periodically check the
oil level and replenish as necessary. Check roller
chains for tightness and adjust the idler sprockets
accordingly. ALWAYS keep the roller chain tight.
See Section 5-4 for procedure.
Chute
Apply grease to the exposed face of the chute ring.
M-8000MD 12/04
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
MAINTENANCE
FIGURE 1
Use ISO68 oil or equivalent for
oil bath. (15 gallon capacity)
Maintenance Section 5-2
Check Air Cleaner
Service Indicator
DRIVE ASSEMBLY
FIGURE 2
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