Drivelines; Tractor Shaft - Schulte FX-1800 Operator's Manual

Drivelines

Telescoping Tubes - 8-10 pumps every 8 hours. The grease fitting will become exposed when the wings are
laying flat. Occasionally (monthly) pull the universal joint halves apart and apply grease to all sides of the shaft.
At least once per year (more often in dusty or dirty conditions) the shielding should be removed and the old
grease wiped from the shaft. Do not use an alcohol or acid based solvent to remove the grease. A fresh coat of
grease should be applied to the entire surface of the inner tube.
If the universal joint sliding members are allowed to dry out to the point where two halves
can-not slip freely, damage to the rotary cutter or tractor may occur.
Cross Journals - 2-3 pumps every 8 hours
Lubricate until grease purges from underneath all four needle bearing caps.
Shield Retaining Bearings - 2-3 pumps every 8 hours
Check that the driveline shielding is not damaged and rotates freely on the driveline.
If sliding members are allowed to dry out to the point where the two halves cannot slip
freely, damage to the rotary cutter or tractor may occur.

Tractor Shaft

Cross Journals - 2-3 pumps every 8 hours
Lubricate until grease purges from underneath all four needle bearing caps
Shield Retaining Bearings - 2-3 pumps every 8 hours
Rapid Fit Yoke - 2 pumps every 8 hours
Constant Velocity Body - 12-15 pumps every 8 hours
Telescoping Tubes - 8-10 pumps every 8 hours. Occasionally (monthly) pull the universal joint halves apart and
apply grease to all sides of the shaft. At least once per year (more often in dusty or dirty conditions) the
shielding should be removed and the old grease wiped from the shaft. Do not use an alcohol or acid based
solvent to remove the grease. A fresh coat of grease should be applied to the entire surface of the inner tube.
If sliding members are allowed to dry out to the point where the two halves cannot slip
freely, damage to the rotary cutter or tractor may occur.
FX-1800/FX-1200 07/20
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