20 DR
®
POWER GRADER
Chapter 4: Maintaining The DR POWER GRADER
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long life of your machine. Please refer to this Chapter for
maintenance intervals and procedures.
Regular Maintenance Checklist
ROCEDURE BEFORE EACH USE EVERY 25 HOURS
Check general equipment condition e.g., Nuts, Bolts, welds, etc.
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Hose down the DR POWER GRADER
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Check condition of Shear Pin
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Lubricate Wheels as needed
Cleaning the Power Grader
1.
Use a Hose or Pressure Washer to clean the DR POWER GRADER to keep the Scarifying Teeth Plate, Wheels etc. clean and
clear of debris.
Checking the Shear Pin
1. Check the Shear Pin for signs of wear or damage. Replace the Shear Pin if worn or damaged.
Replacing the Tooth Bar
Tools Needed:
Two 9/16" Wrenches
1. Use the Height Adjust to lower the Wheels to raise the front of the DR
POWER GRADER off the ground.
2. Remove the Bolts and Locknuts on both ends of the Tooth Bar using two
9/16" Wrenches (Figure 43).
3. Remove the old Tooth Bar and clean the mounting area of the Frame.
4. Position the new Tooth Bar and secure with the Bolts and Locknuts.
Lubrication
Tools and Supplies Needed:
Flexible hose grease gun
Lithium grease
Clean Rags
1. Clean the Grease Fitting with a clean Rag (Figure 44).
2. Lubricate the Wheels at the grease fitting every 25 hours of operation.
Note: Pump the grease gun only until you feel slight resistance (2 - 3 pumps).
Before performing any maintenance, you must first shut off the tow vehicle, remove the key and set the parking brake.
Tooth Bar
Figure 43
Bolts and
Locknuts
Wheels
Down
Grease
Fitting
Figure 44