Machine Alignment MACHINE ALIGNMENT Your Pierce Center Pivot irrigation system should be run with a slight leading bow (center towers ahead of pivot and end tower) in both directions. A correctly aligned machine will have an equal bow when operated in either direction. DO NOT let the machine run with a large leading bow in one direction and a lagging bow in the other.
fi ll to the proper level with the proper lubricant. Reference Section 1-12. and 1-13. • TIRES: Check tire infl ation (use low pressure tire gauge). Pierce Corporation infl ates all new tires to a higher pressure for truck loading requirements. Set tire pressure so side wall has slight fl...
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The fi nal drive wheel gearbox, center drive gear motor and the worm gear center drive require pre- season maintenance. Please refer to the following service information for the above items. If you should have any questions, please call your Pierce Dealer or Customer Service Representa- tive.
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3. The two (2) drain holes located under the motor can must be kept clear to allow the oil is contaminated or emulsified, flush the gearbox with a cup of specified oil and let it drain completely. for drainage of accumulated moisture inside the motor if required. Do not pierce or remove plug. File: ams_srvc_0199.doc Copyright 08/2004 4.
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5. Remove the drain plugs located at bottom of worm (#3) and on the bottom of housing (#4) and drain the gearbox oil. If the oil is contaminated or emulsified, flush gearbox with a cup of specified CP600 Pivot Operators Manual July 2010 oil and let it drain completely.
Lockout/Tagout Procedures Lockout/Tagout Procedures This standard covers the lockout/tagout procedures you must use when servicing your Pierce pivot. The intent of Pierce corporation’s pivot lockout/tagout standard is to protect you or your workers anytime the pivot requires servicing. Before any worker performs...
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OPERATION, SAFETY & MAINTENANCE Section 1-20 Lockout/Tagout Procedures Your Pierce pivot requires 480 volt 60 cycle, 3-phase electric power to operate suffi cient charge. There is also 110-volt control power throughout the system. Oth- er potential hazards include any injected fertilizers and pesticides, and water under pressure.
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