Maintenance; Nut And Bolts - Schulte FLX-1510 Operator's Manual

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MAINTENANCE

1. Check all nuts and bolts for tightness after the first 8 hours of operation, then weekly. Check the condition

of cotter pins, roll pins and other fasteners weekly and replace if necessary.

2. Castor spring adjustment

A compression spring is used to maintain

friction between the castor swivel plates and

reduce the tendency of the castor wheel to

whip. Compression spring tension should be

set as follows:

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Tighten the lower nut until the spring is fully

compressed.

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Back the lower nut by one full turn.

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Hold the position of the lower nut and tighten.

3. Bolt Grades and Torque

When replacing damaged bolts use only plated Grade 5 bolts unless otherwise specified. Use only bolts of

the correct length [Refer to the "Parts" section]. Do not replace lock nuts with nuts and lock washers. Use

only original equipment lock nuts.

Recommended Torques in foot pounds for SAE Grade 5 bolts, based on dry assembly:

FLX-1510 06/18

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Section 5-6

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