Routine Maintenance - Challenge MS-5 Technical Service And Parts Manual

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3.1 Routine Maintenance

General
Production losses can be reduced if good maintenance practices are followed.
suggestions may be helpful:
1. Recognize the fact that the user of hydraulic equipment has more control over maintenance than
the manufacturer.
2. Technicians should be familiar with use, care, and limitations of the equipment. Technicians and/or
maintenance personnel SHOULD READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY.
3. Use properly trained maintenance personnel.
4. Establish a program of systematic preventative care for your equipment or put this machine on an
existing preventative maintenance program.
5. Analyze and isolate trouble before having any part of the equipment dismantled.
6. Be aware of how your machine should sound and perform. If the machine is not operating properly
or if it doesn't "sound right", stop running your job immediately and try to identify the problem.
7. Call the dealer for any problems that cannot be handled by your own personnel.
are sharp enough to cause lacerations.
Daily
1. Keep drills sharp! Sharpen drills often and reset the drill depth if needed.
2. Lubricate the hollow drills frequently with the Drill-Ease provided.
3. For better hollow drill life, remove the drills when not in use and soak in light oil. Wipe off excess
oil before drilling.
4. Wipe off excess grease from the drill heads and idlers.
Weekly (or every 40 hours of operations)
1. Spray the chip chute with silicone spray to prevent the drill chips from sticking and piling up.
Monthly
1. Oil the table height adjusting knob shaft with a light machine oil. Wipe off excess oil.
2. Check the hydraulic oil supply for the proper level. This check is made by removing the rear panel
and visually checking the hydraulic oil level in relation to the oil fill line located on the hydraulic tank
(fig. 2 page 8). The oil level should be no higher then the oil fill line to allow room for expansion of
Always handle drills with care to avoid severe lacerations, even dull drills
3.0 Maintenance Guide
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