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Maintenance
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
CAUTION
If you leave the key in the switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the switch before you perform any maintenance.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Before each use or daily
Every 200 hours
Before storage
Yearly
Greasing the Hydraulic
Cylinder Pivot Points
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Grease Type: General-purpose grease
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
loader arms, and engage the parking brake (if
equipped).
2.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3.
Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
4.
Connect a grease gun to each fitting.
5.
Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins
to ooze out of the bearings.
6.
Wipe up any excess grease.
Checking the Blade Cutting
Edge
Service Interval: Yearly
If the blade is badly worn, complete the following
procedure:
1.
Remove the pins securing the blade to the frame
and hydraulic cylinder and remove the blade.
2.
Turn the blade 180 degrees so the worn edge
is on top, then install it back on the mounting
frame and hydraulic cylinder.
Maintenance Procedure
• Grease the hydraulic cylinder pivot points (grease all fittings immediately after every
washing).
• Check the hydraulic lines for leaks, loose fittings, kinked lines, loose mounting
supports, wear, weather, and chemical deterioration.
• Inspect the hydraulic hoses and replace them if they are damaged.
• Inspect the hydraulic hoses and replace them if they are damaged.
• Paint chipped or worn surfaces.
• Check the blade cutting edge for wear.
Checking the Hydraulic
Lines
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can
penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid injected
into the skin must be surgically removed
within a few hours by a doctor familiar with
this form of injury; otherwise, gangrene may
result.
• Keep your body and hands away from
pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject
high-pressure hydraulic fluid.
• Use cardboard or paper to find hydraulic
leaks; never use your hands.
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