Maintenance & Lubrication; Lubrication - Gearmore PTB560 Operation, Service & Parts Manual

WARNING!
All maintenance, regulation and cleaning operations are to be carried
out with tractor engine off, hand brake engaged, and ignition key
removed from the starter panel.
In the event of any faults the operator must immediately stop the machine, assess the extent of the prob-
lem and proceed with any action that may be required.
Should pressurized water or compressed air be used to clean the machine, it is important to protect
oneself using special goggles or masks, and to make sure that no persons or animals are in the vicinity
of the machine. Do not use infl ammable liquids.
Every 8 working hours check the tightness of all the nuts and bolts.
In case of vibrations, verify the status of the vanes of the spreading disc, the correct tightness of all the
nuts and bolts and the lubrication of the gearbox.
The excessive vibration of the machine, besides the specifi c annoyance, is dangerous and damaging
for the entire structure subjecting the mechanical parts to more and more stress cycles compared to the
advice pictures.

8.1 LUBRICATION

This spreader was developed so that there is only one lubrication point, the gearbox.
Every 40 hours of use you should check the oil level in the gearbox. If oil level is
low, add using 90 wt. oil. Gearbox capacity is .84 QRB.
Note: If desired, lithium multi-purpose grease can be used instead of 90 wt. oil.
8 MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
WARNING! Always use suitable individual protection means
for all maintenance operations (safety footwear and work gloves)
and censure that all accident prevention precautions are taken
for the operation underway.
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