Morbark TORNADO 15 - Routine Maintenance Schedule

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Start up 8 hours 40 hours 400 hours Twice Yearly
CHIPPER PROCEDURES
Visual inspection (condition, leaks) X X
Clean X
Fasteners (except knife bolts)
assemble using Loc-Tite 242 (blue)
Check level according to engine manual X X
Increase to full level if required
Check and change according to engine manual X X
Increase to full level if required
Engine air pre-cleaner
Tap filter and blow out with compressed air X
Engine air filter
Clean when indicator is red
1)
Radiator screen
Tap screen and blow out with compressed air X
Adjust
2)
Grease according to clutch manual
Drum bearings
Clean and repack
3)
X
Check clearance when repacking
Drum bearing grease zerts
Use same grease used in the drum bearings
4)
X
Inspect X
Sharpen or replace when chip quality deteriorates
Inspect when checking drum knives
5)
X
Replace when worn or damaged
Drum knife clearance Adjust when changing drum knives X
Inspect when checking drum knives X
Replace when worn or damaged
Inspect
Tighten to proper tension
6,7)
X X
Replace when worn
Feedwheel teet
h
Cut off and re
p
lace when wor
n
Tires Check air
p
ressure before movin
g
Chain drives Check tension, ali
g
nment and lubricatio
n
X
X
HYDRAULICS
Oil filters Re
p
lace
X
Check level
Increase to 3/4 full
8)
7) According to specifications listed in your Morbark Operators Safety Manual
8) Change every 2000 hours
Hydraulic oil
Drum knives
Drum knife bolts
Please note that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating conditions
only. Intervals are hours of operation based on 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. If your
operating conditions are difficult, adjust the specified intervals accordingly.
Engine oil
Complete machine
6) During 1st week check all belt and bolts every 8 hrs, after 1st week check weekly
Engine coolant
1) Engine compression may cause indicator to change. Therefore, try to reset the indicator by
pressing the rubberized button before cleaning pre-cleaner or changing air filters
3) Fill bearing with EP-2 rated grease, then fill bottom half of bearing housing with grease.
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.
Clutch
4) Only grease zert above aluminum grease seals need to be greased.
Drum anvil
Drum drive belts
5) Apply a coating of anti-seize lubricant before tightening