MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Service Intervals
Refer to the illustrations on the following pages to identify the various locations that requ ire lubric ation and
servicing. Illustrations are organized by the frequency of service that is required.
IMPORTANT:
Unless other
wise specified, use High Temperature Extreme Pressure (EP2) Performance with 1% Maximum
Molybdenum D
isulphide (NLGI Grade 2) Lithium Base.
Knife: Except in sandy conditions.
Figure 5.5: Every 10 Hours or Daily
Knifehead:
NOTE:
To preve
nt binding and/or excessive wear caused by
knife pr
essing on guards, do NOT ov er grease the
knifehe
ad (A). Only, one to two pumps with a mechanical
grease
gun (do NOT use an electric grease gun) is
requir
ed. If more than six to eight pumps of the grease
gun are
required to fill the cavity, replace the seal in the
knifeh
ead. Refer to 5.8.3 Removing Knifehead Bearing,
page 30
1
.
NOTE:
Check for signs of excessive heating on first few guards
after greasin g. If required, relieve pressure by pressing
check-ball in grease fitting.
Figur
e 5.6: Every 25 Hours
A - Knifehead (Single Knife [1 Place]; Dou ble Knife - [2 Places])
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