Service And Maintenance; Service; Fluid And Lubricants; Greasing - Rankin LS-20-1 Operator's Manual

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Follow ALL the operating, maintenance and
safety information in the manual.
2. Support the machine with blocks or safety
stands when working beneath it.
3. Follow good shop practices.
- Keep service area clean and dry.
- Be sure electrical outlets and tools are
properly grounded.
- Use adequate light for the job at hand.
3. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never
operate the engine of the towing vehicle in a
closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause
asphyxiation.
4. Use only tools, jacks and hoists of sufficient
capacity for the job.
5. Make sure all guards are in place and properly
secured when maintenance work is completed.
6. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from
moving or rotating parts.
7. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small
children, when carrying out any maintenance
and repairs or making any adjustments.
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5.1

SERVICE

5.1.1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
1. Grease:
Use an SAE multi-purpose high temperature
grease with extreme pressure (EP) perform-
ance. Also acceptable is an SAE multipur-
pose lithium base grease.
2. Storing Lubricants:
Your machine can operate at top efficiency
only if clean lubricants are used. Use clean
containers to handle all lubricants. Store
them in an area protected from dust, mois-
ture and other contaminants.
5.1.2

GREASING

Use the Maintenance Checklist provided to
keep a record of all scheduled maintenance.
1. Use a hand-held grease gun for all greas-
ing.
2. Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth
before greasing to avoid injecting dirt and
grit.
3. Replace and repair broken fittings immedi-
ately.
4. If fittings will not take grease, remove and
clean thoroughly. Also clean lubricant
passage. Replace fitting if necessary.