Wear Bushing Renewal On Drawbar (All Tracker Models); Shock Absorbers; Shield Renewal On Transmission Shaft - Hardi COMMANDER Classic PRO Instruction Book

6 - Maintenance

Wear bushing renewal on drawbar (all TRACKER models)

If too much play is found in the drawbar the wear bushes must be
renewed.
1. Place stop wedges in front of and behind both wheels.
2. Jack up the frame and support it properly.
3. If not a SELF TRACK model: Remove the drawbar extension to
reduce the weight of the drawbar.
4. Loosen the two bolts (A) and support the bracket (B) in order to
keep it in a level position (e.g. by a rope fastened to the platform rai-
ling).
5. Without dismantling the hydraulic system the hydraulic rams are
removed from the drawbar by loosening the nuts (C).
6. Support the drawbar and remove the two pin bolts (D), the was-
her (E) and the pin (F).
7. Move the drawbar to the side and support it.
8. Press out the worn bushes and fit new ones.
9. Assemble again in reverse order.
10. Grease through grease nipples.
11. Fit the extension piece in the drawbar again and place the spray-
er on the support leg.
12. Remove jack and wedges.

Shock absorbers

If the shock absorbers loose their efficiency or start leaking oil, they should be replaced.

Shield renewal on transmission shaft

1. Remove bolt (A), lock (B) and grease nipple (C). Twist uni CV-joint
cover 1/4 turn and pull it backwards.
2. Remove the synthetic bearings and protection tube.
2a. Remove inner bush from protection tube.
3. Assemble again in reverse order, using new parts where necessary.
Remember to fit chains again.
4. Grease bearings.
5. Repeat procedure to the opposite part of the transmission shaft.
ATTENTION! Only use genuine HARDI spare parts to service
the transmission shaft.
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