PROTEA Rot-610H - Operating and Maintenance Guide; Blade Maintenance; Lubrication Schedule

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BLADES: Before checking blades,
1. Set throttle control stop.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire.
Keep blades sharp. Rotate cutter till blade appears at side chute. Unscrew special brass nut, remove wavy
washer and blade assembly can be taken out from underneath. Make sure bolt is not worn (replace if
necessary). Oil threads and replace by reverse procedure. Screw brass nut until level with thread of the bolt
and ensure the offset of the brass nut is facing out.
Always replace worn out blades in sets (4 off).
LUBRICATION
ENGINE:
According to Engine Instruction Manual.
GEAR BOX:
Use gearbox oil SAE 80W-90. Check oil level every 2 weeks. Drain and refill every 100 hours. Do not overfill –
only fill up to overflow bolt hole (remove bolt).
FRONT WHEELS:
Grease every 8 hours.
GEAR CONTROL LEVER & LINKAGE:
Oil all joints daily.
HEIGHT CONTROL LEVER & LINKAGE:
Oil all joints daily.
CLUTCH LEVER AND LINKAGE:
Oil all joints daily.
LUBRICATION INTERVAL CHART
DAILY
50 HRS
100 HRS
GEARBOX
CHECK
CHANGE
x
x
CHECK
X
CHANGE
X
CUTTER SPINDLE
X
FRONT WHEELS
X
GEAR CONTROL LINKAGE
X
HEIGHT CONTROL LINKAGE
X
CLUTCH CONTROL LINKAGE
X
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE