Storage Instructions; Maintenance - Farmi Forest Corporation 4670 Operation, Maintenance And Spare Parts Manual

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Clean the crane and, if necessary, touch up any
points where paint has peeled off.
2. Lubricate the crane thoroughly (see Lubricating
Instructions).
3. Release the pressure from the cylinders.
4. Protect the cylinder piston rods and exposed
parts of the control valve with grease.
5. Store the crane in a sheltered area, away from
direct contact with the ground.
6. When you start using the crane again, remove the pro-
tective grease from the cylinder piston rods and
the control valve.

MAINTENANCE

• Maintenance work must be carried out regularly to
ensure safe and trouble-free operation.
• Always use the appropriate tools.
• Determine the location of the defect.
• Keep the disassembled sections, removed parts,
and the repair area protected from dirt.
• Clean the parts using kerosene, never fuel oil.
• Valve adjustments and repairs are to be performed
by dedicated service personnel.
SLEWING DEVICE
• See maintenance table.
BOOMS
• Keep the axial clearance in the joints as small as
possible. Do not over-tighten.
REPLACING BEARINGS
• When installing bearing sleeves, use an appropriate
drift.
• Make sure that the new bearing's grease hole
meets the nipple.
• If the bearings have grease pockets, fill these with
Vaseline.
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