MULTIQUIP Essick Series Operation And Parts Manual page 23

HYDRAULIC OIL
Check hydraulic oil sight gauge (Figure 12) to ensure that
hydraulic oil is at the midway level.
Figure 12. Hydraulic Oil Sight Gauge
HYDRAULIC HOSES
Check hydraulic hoses to make sure they are not worn,
frayed or defective.
GREASE FITTINGS (BEARINGS)
Check the zerk grease fittings (Figure 13) on the bearing
housings and dump support brackets at each end of the
mixing drum. These grease fittings lubricate the dumping
mechanism. If the dumping handle is stiff or hard to move
lubricate these fittings.
Figure 13. Grease Fittings (Bearings)
GREASE FITTING (DUMP CYLINDER)
1. If your unit has hydraulic dump capability, check the
zerk grease fitting at the top of the dump cylinder
(Figure 14). This grease fitting lubricates the hydraulic
dumping mechanism.
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Figure 14. Grease Fittings (Dump Cylinder)
BLADE CHECK
Check for worn or paddle blades. Make sure that all blades
are adjusted properly. See blade adjustment procedure in
this manual. Replace all defective or damaged blades
immediately.
DUMP HANDLE (MANUAL DUMP MACHINES ONLY)
Before operating a manual dump mixer, ensure that the
dump handle has been placed in the operating position.
See Figure 15.
1. Remove and retain nuts (2) and bolts (2) that secure
dump handle to the drum in towing position.
2. Place dump handle in operating position and re-install
nuts and bolts to secure dump handle to drum.
Figure 15. Dump Handle
INSPECTION