Morbark BEEVER M18R - Maintenance Overview

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General Maintenance • Overview
Maintenance Overview
Chipper Component Required Maintenance
Start
Up
8
hrs
40
hrs
120
hrs
400
hrs
1000
hrs
Complete machine Visual inspection (see Safety section) and clean machine X
X
Tongue Remove & inspect for cracks, replace if cracks are present
X X
Fasteners (except drum knife bolts) Assemble using Loc-Tite 242 (blue)
Engine oil Maintain according to OEM manual X
X
Engine coolant Maintain according to OEM manual
X X
Engine air pre-cleaner Tap filter & blow out with compressed air
X
Engine air filter Clean when indicator (optional feature) is red
1
Radiator screen Tap screen & blow out with compressed air
X
Clutch Adjust
2
,and grease according to OEM manual
Drum bearings Clean and repack
3
X
Drum bearing grease zerts
Use same grease used in drum bearings
4
X
Drum knives Inspect, sharpen, or replace when chip quality deteriorates
X
Drum knife bolts Inspect when checking the drum knives, replace when worn or damaged
5
Drum knife holder Inspect when checking the drum knives, replace when worn or damaged
X
Drum knife holder bolts Inspect when checking the drum knives, replace when changing holders
Drum knife clearance Adjust when changing drum knives
X
Drum anvil Inspect when changing drum knives, adjust or replace when worn or damaged
X
Drum drive belts Inspect, tighten to proper tension, replace when worn
6
X X
Feed wheel teeth Cut off and replace when worn
Tires Check air pressure before moving
Chain drives Check tension, alignment, and lubrication
X X
Oil filters Replace
X
Hydraulic oil Replace, check, increase to 3/4 full
7
Table 4.1 • Routine Maintenance Schedule
1. The indicator may change due to engine compression. Reset by pressing the rubber button before cleaning pre-cleaner or changing air filters.
2. Adjustment of new clutch must be done several times within a short period of time to insure proper operation. See OEM manual for adjustment procedures.
3. Fill bearing with EP-2 rated grease, then fill bottom half of bearing housing with grease.
4. Only grease zert above aluminum grease seals need to be greased.
5. Apply a coating of anti-seize lubricant before tightening.
6. Check the belts every 8 hours during the first week of operation. After the first week of operation check the belts weekly.
7. Change every 2,000 hours.