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Section V - MAINTENANCE (cont’d)
5.3 LUBRICATION & PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (cont’d)
5. Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings.
6. Lights and Wiring.
7. Winch.
8. Pivot Bearing Surfaces and Pins.
(See Lubrication Charts, page V-4 & V-5.)
(b) Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir and fill to 1/2" (inch) above
screen in filler neck. Refer to 5.4, part (a), SUMMARY OF
REQUIRED LUBRICANTS for recommended oils to use.
(c) Replace hydraulic oil filters after first week of operation, then
every three (3) months thereafter.
(d) Inspect all bolts for tightness and re-tighten as necessary.
Vibration and stress may loosen even properly torqued bolts.
(e) Lubricate all grease fittings on the Wrecker and Wheel Lift
including:
1. Winch
2. Cylinder Pivot Bearings
3. Crossbar Pivot
4. Boom Slide Pads
5. Boom End Swivels
(f) All bearing surfaces not equipped with grease fittings should be
oiled using SAE 30 oil in a pump can.
(g) Check oil level of winches and fill to level of oil plug located on
side plate of gear housing. Use SAE 140 general purpose gear
oil.
(h) Lubricate grease fitting on winch freespool clutch control.
(i) Lubricate winch cables using an oily rag while respooling onto
drum. Other special cable lubricants are available which have
better penetrating qualities. Consult your local oil company for a
list of these.
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