Service and maintenance
Torque Settings
The Torque figures given below are recommended maximum settings only.
Regular Service chart
Service
Page
Grease
Drain
Check
Clean
Change
Bolts are fully tightened
Condition of flails 51
Condition of hoses especially for chafing
Flail bolts are fully tightened
Flail head retaining bolts are fully tightened
Gearbox seals (If oil is leaking replace immediately)
Inspect leaks from fittings and pipes
Pins and bushes 52
Rotor bearing bolts are fully tightened
Gearbox & pump bolts are fully tightened
Grease points & PTO shaft
Maintain correct belt tension on head (only with belt
drive heads)
Oil level in reservoir 50
Gearbox oil (use EP 90 oil)
Return line filter element 50
X
Return line filter element
Hydraulic oil if any signs of contamination appears
Excel 606, 686, 726 & 836