Section V - Maintenance - Century EB-4 Owner's Manual

Section V - MAINTENANCE

5.1 The continued operation of your CENTURY EB-4 / 6500 is largely
dependent upon strict adherence to a properly scheduled preventive
maintenance program. To help you in this program, CENTURY has
provided the following information regarding lubrication, preventive
maintenance, hydraulic system and safety devices care.
5.2 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
The importance of absolute cleanliness of the hydraulic system cannot
be overstressed. The smallest amount of grit, metal flake or other
foreign material in the system can cause extensive damage to pumps,
motors and valves. CENTURY has taken every measure to assure
that each component and fitting was thoroughly cleaned before your
unit was shipped to you. Therefore, servicing of the system should
be done with extreme care.
(a) Before checking oil level in reservoir, wipe away all dirt, grease
and grime around filter cap before removing it. Make certain that
all containers, funnels and pouring spouts are absolutely clean
before filling reservoir.
(b) When replacing hoses, fittings or other components, clean
thoroughly, dismantle and reassemble carefully.
(c) Failure to observe these precautions, and failure to change the
filter element at regular intervals could result in loss of your
warranty in the event of failure to certain components.
5.3 LUBRICATION & PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
The following general lubrication and preventive maintenance should
be performed at least once per month for moderate usage, or more
often as required, for heavy usage.
(a) Inspect, repair or replace any worn, cracked, leaking, otherwise
damaged components including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Hydraulic Oil Filter.
2. Oil Reservoir.
3. Controls.
4. Cables and Fittings.
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