Routine Maintenance; Pre-Work Lubrication; Roller Chain Tension - IBEX TX31 Operator's Manual

5.3 Routine Maintenance

5.3.1 Pre-Work Lubrication

Before each time using the machine, apply a spray lubricant such as chain lube or white lithium grease to
all pivot points on the machine where there is no bearing. The most important locations to lubricate are
shown in the figures shown below. Also grease the fitting on the chain drive sprocket as shown in Figure
37.
NOTE: Failure to lubricate these joints may result in poor net cutting performance.
Figure 35 Left side, net pulley brake and shaft pivot point
Figure 34 Right side, net arm and shaft pivot point
Figure 37 Left side, main drive sprocket grease zerk
Figure 36 Right side, net metering knife arm pivot point

5.3.2 Roller Chain Tension

Roller chains wear and stretch slightly over time with normal use. Significant stretching takes place during
initial use on a new machine. A loose chain will cause sprockets to wear prematurely and result in sub-
optimal function of the roller system. Check chain tension by depressing a longer length of chain to
observe the degree of flexion.
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