Troubleshooting; Maintenance - Lowe 500 Classic Operator's Manual

Symptom
Jerky
Slow
Insuffi cient digging
capacity
Wrong direction
Oil leaks
WARNING: Diesel fuel or hydraulic fl uid under pressure can penetrate the skin or damage eyes. Fluid
leaks under pressure may not be visible. Never use a bare hand to fi nd leaks and always wear safety
goggles for eye protection. Such fl uid, if injected into the skin, must be removed within a few hours by a
doctor familiar with this type of injury. Make certain power source is disconnected before servicing.
Shut off power, relieve pressure, and disconnect power source before performing maintenance.
Maintenance Required Length of Operation
Gear Box Lubricant 50 hours initially,
then once each year
Motor Drive Chain 50 hours or as needed Lubricate. Chain should have about 1 inch (25.4 mm) of free play.
Auger Teeth As needed for wear
Auger Center Point As needed for wear
Auger Attaching Pin As needed
Auger Driveshaft Before each use
Unit Mounting Pins (2) Before each use
NOTE: Use of a gear puller is highly recommended when removing a sprocket from a shaft.
Chain Lubricant can be any premium grade grease or commercial chain lube (motorcycle chain lubricant works
very well). The lubricant will do its best job when applied to a warm chain. Give the lubricant time to soak into the
working parts of the chain before resuming operation.
*Always follow manufacturer instructions*

TROUBLESHOOTING

Possible Cause
Cold oil or air in lines
Loader hydraulic pump or system
Restriction in lines, couplers,
or in loader's hydraulic system
Worn, damaged, or insuffi cient
loader hydraulic pump
Loader oil fi lter
Hydraulic pump in loader or motor in auger
Excessive load
Hoses not properly connected
Hydraulic motor seals are worn or damaged
Loose fi ttings on hoses or motor
Hoses are loose or damaged

MAINTENANCE

(also see Checklist in Machine Setup Section)
Type of Maintenance
Drain and replace gear oil. Use EP 80-90 wt. gear oil. Use 21 oz. in the BP-150, BP-210,
BP-230. Use 16 oz. in the TJ-100. Use 27 oz. in the A-275. Use 54 oz. in the A-400.
Replace. Pay particular attention to outside teeth
Replace.
Check for bends, cracks, breaks, and visible wear. Replace if any of these
conditions are present.
Check for bends, cracks, breaks, and visible wear. Replace if any of these
conditions are present.
Check for bends, cracks, breaks, and visible wear. Replace if any of these
conditions are present.
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Action
Give time to warm up.
See loader's manual.
Check with pressure and fl ow gauge.
See loader dealer. Request fl ow (GPM)
and pressure (PSI) check.
Check for dirt and grime. See if fi lter is
installed correctly.
See your dealer. Request pressure check.
Reduce digging load because
load exceeds capacity of system.
Re-install properly.
See dealer for replacement of seals.
Tighten or replace as required.
Tighten or replace as required.
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