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SCRAPER
BAR
BLADE
ASSEMBLY
CARRIAGE BOLTS
AND NUTS
FIGURE 36
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS
•
During the operating season, check all bolts, nuts and
hairpin cotters to be sure they are secure.
CHECK SCRAPER AND SHOES FOR WEAR
•
During the operating season, check the scraper and
shoes for wear before each use. After extensive use
and wear, the scraper bar may be reversed to utilize
the unused top edge. See figure 36.
CLEAN BLADE
•
During the operating season, clean the blade off after
each use. Touch up any bare metal with paint or
apply a light coat of grease or rust preventive.
LUBRICATE BLADE
•
Oil all pivot points each season so they will work
freely.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
•
Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the maintenance procedures listed in this section.
Service Dates
Check for loose fasteners
X
Check scraper and shoes for wear
X
Clean
Blade
X X
Lubricate
Blade
X
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service.
Bef
ore each use
Aft
er each use
Ev
ery season
Bef
ore st
orage
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Blade is difficult to raise.
Lift mechanism is binding.
Lubricate pivot points.
Blade is difficult to pivot.
Handle tube is binding on lift rod.
Lubricate lift handle rod.
Blade will not unlock to pivot.
Lock mechanism is out of adjustment
and is not disengaging.
Refer to the Operation section on page 14.
