7.11.3 Remove sprockets 71
7.12 Hydraulics 71
7.12.1 Hydraulics oil 71
7.12.2 Hoses and connections 71
7.12.3 Hydraulic pump, gearbox 72
7.12.4 Heat exchanger 72
7.13 Oil change and oil filter 72
7.13.1 Changing oil and filter 73
7.14 Welding and grinding 74
7.14.1 Precautions when welding 74
7.15 Service history 75
7.1 SAFETY
7.1.1 Before maintenance
Before any maintenance or adjustments are performed on the machine, we recommend you to make a con-
ference call to your local dealer or Orkel AS. All repair work shall be carried out by a skilled mechanic.
7.1.2 Safety precautions during maintenance and mechanical adjustments
NOTE: Due to your own safety, Orkel AS recommends that all repair- and maintenance work on the machine is
done in daylight conditions or equivalent.
If you fail to comply with instructions given it could result in personal injury or loss of life.
l The PTO/Tractor must be stopped before any repair work or maintenance is carried out.
l The hydraulic safety valves on the chamber door lifting cylinders [K2 and K3], must be closed before
anyone enters the chamber.
l Be cautious when cleaning belts and rollers to avoid crushing or squeezing of body parts.
l Use proper shoes and work wear to avoid slipping and other injuries when working on the machine.
7.1.3 Elements of hazard during maintenance
If you fail to comply with instructions given it could result in personal injury or loss of life
l Squeezing/crushing of fingers and hands near chains and sprockets
l Squeezing/crushing of finger and hands during cleaning of conveyor belts and rollers.
l Getting entangled into PTO axle. Do not stay in PTO area.
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