AGCO Glencoe SS7600 Series, Operator'S Manual

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4-5 WHEEL BEARING MAINTENANCE
Wheel bearing maintenance should be per-
formed at the beginning of every season of use.
Check the wheel bearings periodically for exces-
sive end play. If needed, adjust or replace them
using the following procedure:
4-5.1 Place the frame on blocks or stands suffi-
cient to lift the tire clear of the ground.
4-5.2 Remove the hub cap, cotter pin, slotted nut
and washer.
4-5.3 Remove the hub. Clean and inspect the
bearings and hub cavity. Replace any worn
or defective parts.
4-5.4 Repack the bearings using a high-quality
wheel bearing grease.
4-5.5 Replace the hub with a new seal and the
inner bearing in place.
4-5.6 Install the outer bearing cone, washer and
slotted nut.
4-5.7 Tighten the slotted nut while rotating the
hub until there is a slight resistance to wheel
rotation. Then, back the slotted nut off one
notch, until the wheel rotates freely without
end play.
4-5.8 Install a new cotter pin and replace the
hub cap.
4-6 LUBRICATION
Several parts of the Model SS7600 Series Soil
Saver need periodic lubrication. Use of a high
grade multi-purpose grease is recommended. Re-
fer to the Soil Saver Lubrication Chart (See Figure
4-4) to locate lubrication points and for a recom-
mended maintenance schedule.
4-7 HYDRAULIC MAINTENANCE
4-7.1 Check the tractor hydraulic fluid level per
tractor owners manual and after any leakage.
Check fluid level with the cylinders in the re-
tracted position.
4-7.2 If a cylinder or valve leaks, disassemble
the parts to determine the cause of the leak.
Any time a cylinder is opened up, or when-
ever any seal replacement is necessary, it is
advisable to clean all parts and replace all
seals. Seal kits are available from your
dealer.
4-7.3 Check all hydraulic hoses weekly. Look for
binding or cracking. Replace all worn or de-
fective parts immediately.
4-8 STORAGE
4-8.1 The service life of the Soil Saver will be
extended by proper off-season storage prac-
tices. Prior to storing the unit, complete the
following procedures:
a. Completely clean the unit.
b. Inspect the machine for worn or defective
parts. Replace as needed.
c. Repaint all areas where the original paint
film is worn off.
d. Grease all exposed metal surfaces of
shanks, points and discs.
e. Lubricate each point of the machine as
stated in Section 4-6.
4-8.2 Store the unit in a shed or under a tarpau-
lin to protect it from the weather. The ground
tools and tires should rest on boards, or
some other object, to keep them out of the
soil.
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