BALZER Field Floater 1325 Extension User Manual page 65

Lubrication & Maintenance
BALZER
INC.
STEERING LUBRICATION
There are four (4) grease fittings located on the center pivot tube;
Grease Fittings
two (2) on the top and two (2) on the bottom of the round center
pivot tube of each Tandem arm.
There are four (4) grease fittings located on the kingpins . Two (2)
on the top and two (2) on the bottom.
To grease the hinge kingpins, it is best to have the
wheels steering straight one time, to the left the next
time and finally to the right. This process insures that
grease is getting to all areas of the kingpin.
Grease each location until new grease can
be seen being pushed out.
The king pin requires grease every 4 hours the unit is in operation.
Proper steering is dependant upon adequate greasing.
When conditions are dry and dusty, the tandem arms
Grease Fittings
and kingpins will require grease more often.
The tandem axle pivot tube requires grease every 8 hours the unit is
in operation.
NOTE
Grease thoroughly before pressure washing near kingpins.
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