Lubrication - Challenge CHAMPION 370 XT Operator's Manual

2. Position the false clamp plate under the clamp. The locator pegs should be positioned to the
rear of the cutter and are set into holes in the bottom of the clamp.
3. With a 1/8" Allen wrench, back off the setscrews in front of the clamp and raise the plate up to
the bottom of the clamp. It may be necessary to bring the clamp down slightly with the foot
pedal in order to access the far left setscrew. Raise the false clamp plate evenly or it will
have a tendency to bind. When the plate has been raised into position and is flush with the
bottom of the clamp, tighten the setscrews to hold the plate in position.
4. Make sure that all tools have been taken off the cutter table, reconnect the power, and turn
on the power.
NOTE: The cutter cannot make cuts smaller than 2-5/8" (66.7 mm) with the false clamp plate
installed.

10.3 Lubrication

A clean, lubricated machine will cut more accurately, run longer, with less downtime, and fewer
repairs.
Schedule lubrication maintenance early in the day. This allows the lubricants to work into the
machine. Lubrication at the end of the day allows the lubricants to run off without any benefit to the
machine. Clean off old, dirty excess grease. Wipe accumulated dust off valves, hoses, and
connections. Built up dust increases operating temperatures and causes premature wear of all
hydraulic components.
Oil and Grease Points WEEKLY.
Run the knife down and Lock Out the Power, see Power Lockout Procedure, page 5. All moving
parts require lubrication. Remove all panel covers and look for all oil locations (marked with red
paint). Make sure oil holes are not plugged and lubricate with a 30 weight oil. See the photos below
for critical locations (not all locations are illustrated here). Notice that some are oil locations and
some are grease points. Wipe off old and excess grease. Use a National Lubricating Grease
Institute No. 1 consistency, extreme pressure grease.
Make sure to inspect the counter-weight chain, both connecting links, and the c-shaped channel for
wear. If excessive wear is noticed, replace parts immediately. Be sure to oil the counter weight
chain.
IMPORTANT!!!! Upper and Lower Knife Bar Link Pins and Clamp Bell-crank Pins (grease fittings, oil
holes, behind upper arch cover, below table, inside of base and on knife bar links) are the most
critical lubrication points on the entire machine. Grease and oil WEEKLY to prevent buildup of
hardened grease, or more often, if the cutter is be operated continuously for extended periods.
GREASE
Replace all guards. Never operate cutter with any guards removed.
10.0 Routine Maintenance/Adjustments
OIL
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