Chain Tension / Chain Oil; Lubrication; Poly Liner Care; Welding On The Machine - Farm Aid 500 Owner's Manual

CHAINS TENSION / CHAIN OIL:
The chains and their oil should be checked once a year. The oil should be up to the pin,
halfway up on the very lowest chain link. The oil is straight 30 weight and may be mixed
with any other similar type and weight oil. The chains should be adjusted so that they
can be moved freely approximately 2" at the center of the span.

LUBRICATION

Weekly or every 12 hours of operation:
 Grease the PTO front cross bearing, rear cross bearing and telescoping member
with 2 pumps.
 Grease the PTO cross bearing next to the mixer with 2 pumps.
Monthly:
 Wheel bearings 3 pumps
 The front bearing on the input shaft 2 pumps
 Both bearings on the back end with 2 pumps
 The 7 nipples on the sides and front of the chain case and the bearing at the
front PTO mount with 3 pumps.

POLY LINER CARE:

The poly liner will grow or shrink dependant on temperature. Excessive heat combined
with sunlight can cause the liner to warp or bulge. All engineered polymers are
adversely affected by harmful ultraviolet light, decreasing the life of the liner. Park inside
or in a shaded area to increase the life of your poly liner.
The liner will outlast the bolts that hold it in place. The feed is abrasive and wears the
heads. Inspect the large headed fasteners that hold the poly liner. If they are not round
or not larger than the size of a quarter they are worn and need replacing. Bolt failure will
lead to premature failure of the liner. The bolts will last about 1/3 to 1/5 the life of the
liner and are easier and much less expensive to replace.

WELDING ON THE MACHINE:

 When welding on your mixer/feeder, do not allow the current to flow through the
ball bearings or the roller chains. Ground directly to the item being welded.
 Always disconnect the scale from the weigh bars. Be sure the current does not
pass through weigh bars, load cells or scale indicator.
 Disconnect the power wire from the scale.
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