LOWLANDER HD MK2 & WIDEBODY MANURE SPREADER – INSTRUCTION & SPARES MANUAL
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6. Check gearbox oil level
a. Floor Chain Drive Gearbox
- Oil should be level with the middle of the sight glass.
- Add oil as required through the top plug.
b. Auger Gearbox
- Spreader must be unhooked from tractor and set on level ground to check oil. Oil should be
level with the middle of the sight glass.
- Add oil as required through the top plug.
- Oil may take a while to distribute in casing, recheck level after 30 – 40 minutes and repeat if
necessary.
MONTHLY
1. Apply grease or heavy oil to apron chain.
2. Grease telescoping section of PTO shaft.
3. Grease the CV Joint of PTO shaft (15 pumps)
4. Grease suspension system spring bushings on each side.
5. Grease brake pivot bushings (Tandem Suspension machines).
6. Grease parking brake leaver joint.
7. Check and adjust the apron chain tension. Refer to section 5.2.2 - page 50.
ANNUALLY
1. Change oil to all gearboxes.
2. Check the condition of the frame sealing flaps. Replace if not sealing the sides or bottom.
a. Front.
b. Rear Slurry Door Auger Deck.
3. Check brake setting.
Brakes can be checked by depressing the brake petal with the engine running and the tractor in gear;
release clutch to determine brake adjustment.
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