SWL2820 Operator’s Manual
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5.5.3.2 CLEANING THE OIL TANK’S BREATHER
Keep the tank breather clean is very important, since it ensures a pressure release inside
the oil tank.
5.5.3.3 CHECKING THE CYLINDER RODS
Make sure the cylinder rods are not corroded or damaged. It could reduce the machine’s
efficiency.
5.5.3.4 GREASING ALL OF PINS
Grease the pins specified in the item 5. 3.5 Lubrication Points.
5.5.4 VERY 250 HOURS OF OPERATION
5.5.4.1 CHECKING THE GEARING CHAIN TENSION
Every transmission side is compound with 2 chains. One chain for one wheel.
For checking the rear gearing chain tension proceed as follow:
1) Block the machine by pressing the Parking brake button.
2) Lift up the rear part of the machine and maintain it lifted by putting blocks
under the machine (See picture below).
3) Fix a point on the perimeter of the tire. Try to do it in the highest position.
4) Try to move the entire wheel.
5) If the angle between the original position of the point and the turned position
is more than 2 degree, the gearing chain is loosening.
Proceed on the same way for checking the other rear gearing chain.
Proceed on the same way for checking the front chain.
5.5.4.2 ADJUSTING THE CHAIN IF NECESSARY
Proceed as follow to tense the gear chain:
1) Remove the wheel.
2) Adjust the adjusting screw against the
hub-holding plate (See picture below).
3) Loosen the screws that support the
hub-holding plate (See picture right).
4) Turn the adjusting screw a few millimeters for tensing the chain.
5) Fasten the screws that hold the hub holding. Try to fasten the screws every 3
screws step by step.
6) Mount the wheel.
Try to do the adjustment on an level and clean surface. Make sure it is not slippery.
5.5.4.3 CHECKING THE FAN BELT
Check the engine manual
5.5.4.4 CLEANING THE RADIATOR
Use jet of compressed air or low-pressure water for cleaning the radiator.
If necessary use products available in the market specially prepared for cleaning
radiators.