Lubrication
Greasing the Bearings and
Bushings
Service Interval: Every 50 hours (lubricate all
bearings and bushings daily when
conditions are dusty and dirty).
Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first)
Grease Specification: No. 2 lithium grease
The machine has grease fittings that must be
lubricated regularly. Dusty and dirty operating
conditions could cause dirt to get into the bearings
and bushings, resulting in accelerated wear. Lubricate
the grease fittings immediately after every washing,
regardless of the interval specified.
1.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
2.
Grease fittings at the locations and for quantities
are as follows:
•
Rear cutting unit pivot
Figure 56
•
Front cutting unit pivot
Figure 57
•
Sidewinder cylinder ends (2 fittings; Model
03171
only—Figure
44).
(Figure
56)
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(Figure
57)
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58)
•
Steering pivot
•
Rear lift arm pivot and lift cylinder (2
fittings—Figure
45
Figure 58
(Figure
59)
Figure 59
60)
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