BALZER FIELD FLOATER 6 User Manual page 42

Every 40 Hours of Operation
1 Check all oil and fluid reservoirs for proper level Fill as needed with correct oil or fluid
2 Grease wheel bearings
3 Torque lug nuts to 450 ft/lbs
End of Season/Preparing for Storage
1 Change all oils and fluids with approved oils or fluids for that system Fill the slurry pump oil reservoir to the middle of
the site glass
2 Grease all grease points
3 Open all drain plugs and doors to completely empty the machine
4 Clean exterior and interior of unit thoroughly with a high pressure washer
5 Apply a thick coat of grease on all cylinder rods before storing the unit
6 Perform a complete lubrication of the unit
7 Check for any oil or fluid leaks Repair or replace as needed
8 Store unit indoors
CAUTION
Steering System Lubrication
The kingpins of the steering axle use poly bushings and do not require any grease
There is one (1) grease fitting located on each end of the tie rod
Apply grease daily to the grease points until fresh grease can be seen being pushed out from it When conditions are dry and
dusty, tie rods will require greasing more often
Proper steering is dependent upon adequate greasing
Hub Lubrication
The wheel bearings should be checked for wear and/or damage annually (Figure 48) Repack with grease before first use of
the season Use an EP2 grease The inside of the hub is filled about 75% with grease to allow for heat expansion
After the wheel bearings have be greased and placed back on the spindle, grease the washer and place on the spindle, then
thread the castle nut Tighten the nut using a wrench and rotate the hub in the opposite direction The wrench should not drag
against the hub when tightening Tighten until the hub doesn't rotate freely using one hand Back the nut off 1/2 turn, retighten
the nut to the next slot and insert the locking pin (either a roll pin or a split cotter pin) The hub should rotate with one hand and,
depending on the speed of rotation, the radial momentum will keep the hub rotating for a partial (1/8 to 1/4) turn after letting
go of it This should provide for the desired preload If using a split cotter pin, bend the ends to secure the pin, then replace
the hub cap gasket and hub cap
Recheck the preload after 5 to 10 hours of use
Hitch Lubrication
The Bull Pull hitch has two (2) grease fittings, one on each side (Figure 49) These should be greased daily under normal
conditions
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Thoroughly grease the steering system after pressure
washing.
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