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4-15 LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE
4-15.1
Table 4-3
points and intervals on the 2110 Coulter
Chisel. Proper maintenance of your machine
will, under normal operating conditions, help
to keep it operating at or near its peak per-
formance for an extended period of time.
Proper maintenance is also a condition of
keeping your warranty in good status (See
Figure 4-10).
4-15.2
When lubricating the Coulter Chisel,
SAE multi-purpose EP grease, or EP grease
with 3-5% molybdenum sulfide is recom-
mended.
Wipe soil from fittings before
greasing. Replace any lost or broken fittings
immediately.
4-16 STORAGE
4-16.1
The service life of the Coulter Chisel will
be extended by proper off-season storage
practices. Prior to storing the unit, complete
the following procedures:
a. Completely clean the unit.
b. Inspect the machine for worn or defective
parts. Replace as needed.
c. Repaint all areas where the original paint is
worn off.
d.
Grease all exposed metal surfaces of
shanks, points and coulters.
4-12
specifies
the
lubrication
4-15.3
Disc gang bearings are equipped with
triple-lip seals that will let grease pass and
not harm the seal.
maintain a full grease cavity and help purge
any contaminants. Grease the bearings be-
fore long periods of storage to prevent mois-
ture buildup within the bearing cavity.
4-15.4
Wheel seals and walking tandem seals,
when properly installed, will allow grease to
pass without harm to seals. Regular lubrica-
tion will extend service life, particularly in se-
vere operating conditions.
4-15.5
The Coulter Chisel is equipped with
maintenance-free bearings in the lifts and
leveler. These areas require no lubrication.
e. Apply a light coating of oil or grease to ex-
posed cylinder rods to prevent them from
rusting.
f. Lubricate each point of the machine as
stated in Section 4-15.
4-16.2
Store the unit in a shed or under a tar-
paulin to protect it from the weather. The
ground tools and tires should rest on boards,
or some other object, to keep them out of the
soil.
Regular lubrication will
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