Northern Industrial Tools PTO 540 RPM Owner's Manual page 9

MACHINE MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection on the chipper,
disengage the PTO, shut down the Tractor engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to come to a complete stop. Then disconnect the PTO shaft from the Tractor. Wait an
additional 5 minutes.
CAUTION: The service intervals shown are the maximum under normal operating
conditions. Increase maintenance frequency under extremely dirty or dusty conditions. See
the owner's manual that came with the Tractor and with the PTO shaft for specific Tractor
and PTO shaft maintenance.
BEFORE EACH USE
· Check General Equipment Condition.
· Check that the Flywheel turns freely (with a long stick only).
· Visually inspect Knife for damage.
EVERY 8-10 HOURS
· Check Knife and Wear Plate for Sharpness.
· Check Knife and Wear Plate Attachment Screws.
· Check Flywheel Bearing Collar Set Screws.
· Lubricate Flywheel Bearings.
· Lubricate PTO Sheave Bearings.
EVERY 18-20 HOURS
· Lubricate PTO Shaft Spline ends and center overlap.
EVERY 40 HOURS
· Inspect or replace Drive Belt.
GREASE FITTINGS
CAUTION: Over lubrication can damage the bearings.
1.Remove the Belt Cover
2. Wipe all dirt, etc., from the grease fittings with a clean cloth.
3. Grease with a flexible hose grease gun to each Bearing Grease Fitting.
· Check Knife to Wear Plate Gap.
· Lubricate PTO Shaft Grease Fittings.
· Check Belt Tension and Condition.
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