Duratech TC-12 - Axle, Wheels, and Tires; Lubrication

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TC-12 TREE CHIPPER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5.5 Axle, wheels, and tires
Tire Pressure
Set the tire pressure according to the manufacturer’s specications. The appropriate tire pressure can be found on the
sidewall of the tire.
Brakes
The brakes are electrically activated drum style brakes that are actuated by an electromagnet. These braking systems
are self-adjusting, but if manual adjustment is required, use the following procedure:
Brakes should be adjusted after the rst 200 miles of operation when the brake shoes and drums have seated, at 3,000
mile intervals, or as the use and performance requires.
5.6 Lubrication
Use only high quality, #2 multi-purpose grease when lubricating the unit. Make sure all ttings and the nozzles or the
grease applicators are clean before applying grease. If any grease ttings are missing, replace them immediately.
The TC-12 TREE CHIPPER has eight points to lubricate with a grease gun.
1. Chipper disc bearings - (2) places every 50 hrs.
2. Feedwheel bearings - (2) places every 50 hrs.
3. Discharge swivel - (2) places as needed
4. Wheel bearings – (2) places every 12 months
Discharge swivel chain- use a dry lubricant on it weekly
Chipper disc bearing
Figure 5.1
Chipper Disc Bearing
lubrication zerk (1 of 2)