Snorkel A38E Parts And Service Manual page 99

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Grease Fitting
Lubrication
Specific lubricants as recommended by Snorkel, should
be used in maintaining the unit. If in doubt regarding
the use of lubricants other than those listed, contact
Snorkel Customer Service Department for evaluation
and recommendation.
Refer to the above lubrication illustration to locate com-
ponent item numbers.
Service all fittings as indicated on the Frequent Mainte-
nance schedule and lubrication illustration. Wipe away all
excess lubricant from exposed surfaces. Over lubrication
can collect dirt and foreign matter which acts as an abra-
sive. Lubrication of accessory equipment should be in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Slew Ring
Slew Ring – Item 1. Pressure gun lubricate bearing at
recommended interval using lubricant as outlined in the
maintenance schedule. Rotate while lubricating. The
lubrication fittings are located on the turntable motor
below the ballast.
Rotation Gear Teeth and Pinion
Rotation gear teeth and pinion – Item 2. Gear teeth and
gear box pinion should be lubricated with Interflon LS1/2
gear lubricant. Grease Slew Ring evenly and sparingly
every 10 hours or 7 days.
DO NOT subject this area to powerwashing.
Tie Rods
Tie rods – Item 3. Lubricate at recommended interval us-
ing lubricant as outlined in the maintenance schedule.
Pivot Pins
Pivot Pins – Item 7 Apply grease liberally to the Pivot
Pin and Pin Lock Plate locations using a brush or cloth.
Force as much Interflon LS1/2 grease as possible be-
tween the Pins & Pin Lock Plates and the Weldments.
Wipe away all excess grease.
Gear Hubs
Gear hubs – Item 4. To check and fill Gear hubs:
Maintenance – 12
Lubrication Points
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1. Rotate the Gearbox into the horizontal position with
one of the filler/drain plug holes in the 3 O' Clock-
position and the other plug hole above it.
2. Remove plug bolts with drive ratchet and extension.
3. Fill until half full 0.9 Litres (0.23 Gallons) ,oil will
just start to trickle out the plug hole in the 3 O'Clock
position.
Note
Do not overfill gear hubs as they are not vented and need
air space for expansion of oil to prevent damage to hubs.
Platform Rotator
Platform Rotator – Item 5. Platform rotators will require
lubrication only if disassembled for repairs. Consult
factory for proper lubricant if replacement of platform
rotator is required.
Hydraulic Oil Reservoir(Tank)
Hydraulic oil reservoir – Item 6. With platform fully low-
ered i.e. stowed, oil should be visible on the dipstick. If
the oil is NOT visible, fill the tank until oil is then visible
on the dipstick. DO NOT fill above the upper line on the
dipstick or when the platform is elevated.
Note: oil grades may vary depending on machine
specification. Contact Snorkel Product Support for
further advice.
The interior of the reservoir should be wiped out and
cleaned each time the hydraulic oil is changed. The
reservoir filler/breather cap and the filter housing should
be removed and cleaned with Kerosene, fuel oil, or other
solvent at this time.
It is absolutely necessary that only new, clean hydraulic
oil is added.
Note
If it becomes necessary to add or use an oil other than
the recommended fluid, it is important that it be compat-
ible and equivalent to the factory fill. Local oil suppliers
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